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Overview |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.3% | ||
| 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 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $119 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Hunter?
- Wheaton College is 762.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.5% higher at Wheaton College than CUNY Hunter College ($59,750.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Wheaton College ($4,848 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 36.9% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,808 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 346.8% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($41,665 vs. $9,325)
Wheaton College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (47.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($119 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/