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Overview |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 2,112 students)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Willamette University than Wheaton College ($48,000.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Wheaton College ($27,716 vs. $31,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 25% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,390 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($34,396 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 86 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Willamette University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates of Wheaton College and Willamette University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,300 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/