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Overview |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Brown?
- Brown University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Brown than Wheaton College ($62,680.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Wheaton College ($26,723 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 7% lower than costs at Brown University ($14,800 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Brown University (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 34% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($55,847 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Brown (5.1%)
Wheaton College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Brown? 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 Brown and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Wheaton College (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $33,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $53,700)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/