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Overview |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Valpo than Wheaton College ($43,400.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wheaton College ($22,755 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 12.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,690 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 43% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($34,706 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 155 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wheaton College (88.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Valparaiso University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,000)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/