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Overview |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Willamette University?
- Wheaton College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Wheaton College than Willamette University ($61,600.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Wheaton College ($27,716 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 0.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($15,430 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Willamette University ($45,217 vs. $34,396)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Wheaton College (71.3%)
Wheaton College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at Willamette University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $600 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,700)
- Willamette University and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/