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Overview |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or NYU?
- Wheaton College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Wheaton College than New York University ($59,750.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Wheaton College ($29,499 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 37% lower than costs at New York University ($14,800 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than New York University (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 13% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($47,096 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than NYU (12.5%)
Wheaton College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or NYU? 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 NYU and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Wheaton College (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $53,700)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/