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RIT Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Rose-Hulman| Wheaton College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $284 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | RPI | ||
| 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or RPI?
- Wheaton College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Wheaton College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($61,600.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than RPI ($31,638 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 13.6% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($15,430 vs. $17,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($45,217 vs. $43,994)
Wheaton College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than RPI (58.4%)
Wheaton College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or RPI? 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 RPI and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Wheaton College (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($268 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/