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Overview |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Providence?
- Wheaton College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Wheaton College than Providence College ($59,750.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Providence ($32,863 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,800 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Providence College ($41,665 vs. $30,971)
Wheaton College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Providence? 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 Providence and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Wheaton College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/