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Overview |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 11% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 943 students)
Wheaton College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or USMMA?
- Wheaton College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Wheaton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($59,750.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Wheaton College ($4,891 vs. $32,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 828.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($41,665 vs. $4,489)
Wheaton College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Wheaton College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Wheaton College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $38,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $53,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/