Wheaton College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,500 within 10 years; strong 85% graduation rate.
About This School
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wheaton, Illinois with approximately 2,121 undergraduate students enrolled. Wheaton College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,975 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $60,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wheaton College may refer to:Wheaton College (Illinois), a private Christian, coeducational, liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton College (Massachusetts), a private secular, coeducational, liberal arts college in Norton, Massachusetts
This is a strong option for students seeking a tight-knit Christian liberal arts education — a 94% freshman retention rate and 87% graduation rate suggest students who enroll genuinely thrive here. The financial picture is reasonable, with median debt at graduation of just $20,000 and median earnings of $60,500 a decade out, giving graduates a manageable debt-to-income ratio. The 90% acceptance rate means admission isn't highly competitive, so students looking for a selective academic environment may want to weigh that, but for the right fit — particularly those who value the school's evangelical Christian mission — it delivers solid outcomes.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,121 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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