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Overview |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $213 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or UNI?
- Wheaton College is 417.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at Wheaton College than University of Northern Iowa ($41,990.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Wheaton College ($15,782 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 25.1% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($9,343 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 278.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($24,272 vs. $6,412)
Wheaton College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 264 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wheaton College (88.4%)
Wheaton College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or UNI? 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 UNI and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $6,600 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/