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Overview |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 718 students)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Penn State York?
- Wheaton College is 308.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Wheaton College than Penn State York ($59,750.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Wheaton College ($18,910 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 14% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,984 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Penn State York (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 393.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($41,665 vs. $8,440)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Wheaton College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Penn State York? 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 York and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Penn State York (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/