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Overview |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Ithaca College?
- Wheaton College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Wheaton College than Ithaca College ($59,750.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Ithaca College ($32,863 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 7.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,800 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($41,665 vs. $29,677)
Wheaton College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Wheaton College .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Wheaton College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,700)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/