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Overview |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or SUNY Empire State College?
- Wheelock College is 394.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Wheelock College than SUNY Empire State College ($34,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Wheelock College ($9,704 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 29.1% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($11,600 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than SUNY Empire State College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 133.2% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($21,786 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Wheelock College .
Wheelock College vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or SUNY Empire State College? 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 SUNY Empire State College and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than SUNY Empire State College (58% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,300)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/