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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stonehill College Stevens Northeastern Trinity Hobart William Smith Colleges Providence Worcester State University UMass| Wheaton College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or WPI?
- Wheaton College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Wheaton College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($59,750.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than WPI ($32,863 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,800 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 54% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($41,665 vs. $27,059)
Wheaton College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
Wheaton College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College or WPI? 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 WPI and Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,000 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/