- Both Wheaton College and Bay Path University are private.
- Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL and Bay Path University is located in Longmeadow, MA.
- Wheaton College has more expensive tuition of $43,930 than Bay Path University ($37,227).
- Bay Path University has tighter acceptance rate of 62.86% than Wheaton College (85.00%).
- Wheaton College has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Bay Path University (1,080).
- Wheaton College is larger with 2,885 students than Bay Path University (2,465 students).
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| #54 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Illinois | Rankings | #46 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Wheaton, IL | Location | Longmeadow, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,930 | Undergraduate | $37,227 |
| $19,440 | Graduate | $19,235 |
| $20,220 | Financial Aid | $12,546 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 85.00% | Acceptance Rate | 62.86% |
| 40.31% | Yield | 15.58% |
| 1,340 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,885 | Total Students | 2,465 |
| 2,163 | Undergraduate | 1,315 |
| 722 | Graduate | 1,150 |
| 57 | Online Enrollment | 1,664 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $60,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,155) $6,870 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) $4,820 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 223 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 80 Full-time 304 Part-time |
| 731 Full-time 213 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 340 Full-time 373 Part-time |
| $84,785 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,971 for Faculties $55,562 Part-time |