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Overview |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Wheaton College is 235.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Wheaton College than University of Missouri Columbia ($43,670.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Wheaton College ($20,006 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($12,390 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 114.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($25,196 vs. $11,734)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 111 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
Wheaton College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/