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Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (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 Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$43,930Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,997
cheaper$19,440Graduate Tuitionexpensive$53,871
Less$20,220Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
Lower1,340 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Easier88.43%Acceptance RateTighter7.21%
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 CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,885Total EnrollmentLarger23,161
Smaller2,163Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,993
Smaller722Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
Smaller57Online Student PopulationLarger1,123
Completion & Outcomes
Lower88%Graduate RateHigher96%
9%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower90%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
323Number of faculties2,665
Lower$87,055Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.