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Overview |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (1,944 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Penn State Berks?
- Wheaton College is 300.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Wheaton College than Penn State Berks ($61,600.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Wheaton College ($22,450 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 8.4% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($14,232 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Penn State Berks (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 384.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($45,217 vs. $9,327)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Penn State Berks (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $1,600 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/