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Overview |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Drexel?
- Wheaton College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Wheaton College than Drexel University ($59,750.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Drexel ($32,863 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 14.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,800 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 23% larger than aid received Drexel University ($41,665 vs. $33,861)
Wheaton College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/