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Carleton College Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas Minnesota Calvin College Whitman College Oberlin Denison Pepperdine Wooster Taylor University| Wheaton College | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- St Olaf College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,046 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at St Olaf than Wheaton College ($54,650.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Wheaton College ($26,171 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 6.5% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($11,690 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than St Olaf College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($40,399 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 32 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Wheaton College vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than St Olaf College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $600 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/