- Wheaton College is a private school while United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) is a public school.
- Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than Wheaton College (85.00%).
- Air Force has higher SAT scores of 1,395 than Wheaton College (1,340).
- Air Force is larger with 4,085 students than Wheaton College (2,885 students).
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| #54 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Illinois | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Wheaton, IL | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
| Known as | Air Force | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,930 | Undergraduate | |
| $19,440 | Graduate | |
| $20,220 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 85.00% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 40.31% | Yield | 97.04% |
| 1,340 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,885 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 2,163 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 722 | Graduate | 0 |
| 57 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $60,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,155) $6,870 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) $4,820 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 223 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 731 Full-time 213 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $84,785 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |