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Overview |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Syracuse?
- Wheaton College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Wheaton College than Syracuse University ($59,750.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Syracuse ($32,863 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 16% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,800 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Syracuse University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($41,665 vs. $34,737)
Wheaton College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Wheaton College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/