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Overview |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,017 students)
Wheaton College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or UE?
- Wheaton College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Wheaton College than University of Evansville ($41,990.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Wheaton College ($19,301 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,690 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 40.4% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($34,067 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 157 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UE (3.71)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UE (76.3%)
Wheaton College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or UE? 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 UE and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Evansville (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,300 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,000)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/