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Overview |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or NJIT?
- Wheaton College is 293.1% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Wheaton College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($59,750.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Wheaton College ($17,762 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 1.4% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($14,600 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 161.1% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($41,665 vs. $15,959)
Wheaton College vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than NJIT (66%)
Wheaton College vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $13,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,700)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/