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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Wheaton College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or RIT ?
- Wheaton College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wheaton College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($59,750.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than RIT ($32,863 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 1.2% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,800 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Rochester Institute of Technology (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 43.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($41,665 vs. $29,122)
Wheaton College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than RIT (67.2%)
Wheaton College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $11,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/