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Overview |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at WUSTL than Wheaton College ($59,420.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Wheaton College ($23,432 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 58% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($11,690 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 139.7% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($58,188 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 155 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Wheaton College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Wheaton College (93% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $28,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $54,300)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $22,500)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WUSTL students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/