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Overview |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or SUNY Poly?
- Wheaton College is 771.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.1% higher at Wheaton College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($61,600.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Wheaton College ($14,646 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 4.6% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($14,750 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 455.7% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,217 vs. $8,137)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
Wheaton College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/