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Overview |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,182 students)
Wheaton College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Austin College?
- Wheaton College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Wheaton College than Austin College ($59,750.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Wheaton College ($24,739 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 14.2% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,958 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Austin College ($41,665 vs. $33,033)
Wheaton College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Austin 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 Austin College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Austin College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,700)
- Austin College and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Austin College and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/