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Overview |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or St John's?
- Wheaton College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Wheaton College than St John's University New York ($59,750.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Wheaton College ($26,052 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 27% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($14,800 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 27.7% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($41,665 vs. $32,626)
Wheaton College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or St John's? 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 St John's and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than St John's University New York (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $53,700)
- St John's University New York and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- St John's University New York and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/