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Overview |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or SUNY-ESF?
- Wheaton College is 745.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at Wheaton College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($59,750.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Wheaton College ($20,928 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 16.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,800 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 378.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($41,665 vs. $8,713)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $7,500 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/