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Overview |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $223 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Iowa?
- Wheaton College is 384.4% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Wheaton College than University of Iowa ($43,670.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Wheaton College ($20,121 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($12,390 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Iowa (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 164.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($25,196 vs. $9,512)
Wheaton College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 150 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Iowa (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $5,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,300)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $22,500)
- Iowa graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($223 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/