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Overview |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Trinity?
- Wheaton College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Wheaton College than Trinity University ($59,750.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Wheaton College ($30,038 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 4.7% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($14,134 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Wheaton College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 24% larger than aid received Trinity University ($41,665 vs. $33,614)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Wheaton College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $53,700)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/