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Overview |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $111 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Baruch?
- Wheaton College is 762.2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.5% higher at Wheaton College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($59,750.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Wheaton College ($4,991 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 24% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,800 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 342.2% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($41,665 vs. $9,423)
Wheaton College vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $53,700)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $15,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $26,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/