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Overview |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1236/1398 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 1,693 students)
Wheaton College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Sewanee than Wheaton College ($53,418.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Sewanee ($31,346 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 23.8% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,390 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Sewanee The University of the South (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 39.3% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($35,088 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Wheaton College .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Sewanee The University of the South (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/