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Overview |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $77 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Princeton?
- Wheaton College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Wheaton College than Princeton University ($59,750.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Wheaton College ($18,698 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 25.9% lower than costs at Princeton University ($14,800 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Princeton University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($59,792 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Wheaton College (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $60,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $53,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $26,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($77 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/