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Overview |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or UC?
- Wheaton College is 265.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Wheaton College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($41,990.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Wheaton College ($20,149 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,690 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 177.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($24,272 vs. $8,733)
Wheaton College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 149 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UC (3.69)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UC (86.2%)
Wheaton College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or UC? 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 UC and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/