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Overview |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 55% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $207 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Michigan?
- Wheaton College is 158.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Michigan than Wheaton College ($57,740.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Wheaton College ($19,005 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,390 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Michigan (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 14.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($25,196 vs. $22,005)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 70 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Wheaton College (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $20,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $54,300)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $2,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $22,500)
- Michigan graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($207 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/