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Overview |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $208 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Minnesota?
- Wheaton College is 201.3% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Wheaton College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($43,670.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Wheaton College ($16,730 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($12,390 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 113.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($25,196 vs. $11,807)
Wheaton College vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 26 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Minnesota (77%)
Wheaton College vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,300)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/