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Overview |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | University of Scranton | ||
| 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
- University of Scranton is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or University of Scranton?
- Wheaton College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Wheaton College than University of Scranton ($59,750.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than University of Scranton ($32,863 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,800 vs. $16,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 37.9% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($41,665 vs. $30,218)
Wheaton College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at University of Scranton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $8,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/