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Overview |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Wheaton College ($49,800.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Wheaton College ($29,651 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 18.8% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,690 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 52.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($37,006 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 57 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (84.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/