Wheaton vs. Northwestern |
#6 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$43,930 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
cheaper$19,440 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
Less$20,220 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
Easier88.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
Lower30.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,885 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
Smaller2,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
Smaller722 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
Smaller57 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower88% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
9% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,155) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,820) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
323 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
Lower$87,055 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.