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Overview |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 955 students)
Wheaton College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Washington College than Wheaton College ($50,626.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Washington College ($29,961 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 18.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,690 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 47% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($35,683 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,800)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,250)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/