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Overview |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Penn?
- Wheaton College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Wheaton College than University of Pennsylvania ($59,750.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Wheaton College ($26,123 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 20.9% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($14,800 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 37.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($57,175 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Penn (6.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Penn? 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 Penn and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Wheaton College (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $69,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $53,700)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/