Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Clark University Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University Stonehill College Trinity University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Hobart William Smith Colleges| Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Wheaton College is 288.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at Wheaton College than Penn State Harrisburg ($59,750.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Wheaton College ($22,096 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 1.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,800 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 369.1% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($41,665 vs. $8,882)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/