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Overview |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,353 students)
Wheaton College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Allegheny College?
- Wheaton College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Wheaton College than Allegheny College ($59,750.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Wheaton College ($26,719 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 7.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,796 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($42,599 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Wheaton College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/