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Overview |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 51% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Cornell than Wheaton College ($65,204.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Wheaton College ($26,455 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 20.2% lower than costs at Cornell University ($15,430 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Cornell University (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($56,741 vs. $45,217)
Wheaton College vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Wheaton College vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Wheaton College (93% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $53,700)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/