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Overview |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or RISD?
- Wheaton College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Wheaton College than Rhode Island School of Design ($59,750.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than RISD ($32,863 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 2.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($14,800 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Rhode Island School of Design (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($41,665 vs. $37,480)
Wheaton College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than RISD (17.4%)
Wheaton College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or RISD? 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 RISD and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Wheaton College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $2,600 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,100)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/