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Overview |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,692 students)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Trinity than Wheaton College ($48,648.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Trinity ($29,961 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 20.9% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,690 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($33,614 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 20 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Trinity University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/