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Overview |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Denison?
- Denison University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Denison than Wheaton College ($64,000.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Denison ($31,638 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 0.2% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($15,400 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Denison University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Denison University ($45,217 vs. $34,723)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Denison (16.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Denison? 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 Denison and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Wheaton College (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,700)
- Denison University and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Denison University 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 Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/