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Overview |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,538 students)
Wheaton College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or VWC?
- Wheaton College is 65.9% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Wheaton College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($59,750.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Wheaton College ($23,046 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 33.7% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($11,070 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($41,665 vs. $27,568)
Wheaton College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Wheaton College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or VWC? 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 VWC and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $12,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/