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Overview |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 49% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 2,799 students)
Wheaton College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Wisconsin?
- Wheaton College is 352.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Wheaton College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($43,670.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Wheaton College ($14,216 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,390 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Wisconsin Madison (98% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 122% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($25,196 vs. $11,350)
Wheaton College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 14 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (43.3%)
Wheaton College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,300)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,500)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/