Spring Arber Unviversity vs Wheaton College

Spring Arbor University and Wheaton College, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Spring Arbor, located in Michigan, boasts a higher acceptance rate (78%) compared to Wheaton's selective admissions (34%). While Wheaton's student body is more diverse, with international students comprising 15% of the population, Spring Arbor's student body is predominantly White (84%). Both universities excel in certain academic areas; Spring Arbor is known for its strong nursing program, while Wheaton is recognized for its exceptional psychology and biblical studies programs. With comparable graduation rates, both institutions ensure that their students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Spring Arbor University	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Spring Arbor, Michigan	Wheaton, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	59.9%	86.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	1250 - 1430
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		32.0%
Students submitting ACT score		25.0%
Total number of applicants	1,760	1,993
Total number of admissions given out	1,055	1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll	231	546
Yield rate	21.9%	31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$44,116	$54,700
Average net price	$21,441	$28,319
Tuition	$30,440	$40,570
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,840 Meal plan: $5,616	Room/dormitory: $6,640 Meal plan: $4,660
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,810	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $5,348	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $10,753	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,215 Men 33.2% Women 66.8%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	1,470 Men 11.8% Women 88.2%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	19.5%	N/A
International students	1.0%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,097	2,153
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Business Education Psychology	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	64.5%	87.6%
Dropout rate	35.5%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,051 Year 2: $72,790 Year 3: $71,075 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,377 Year 2: $44,092 Year 3: $51,626 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,252 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $51,073 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,418 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $39,628 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,261 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $36,600 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,424 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $35,925 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,102 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $30,852 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,513 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: N/A Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,722 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,363 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,492 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,559 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,982 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,761 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,694 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $48,539 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,613 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $41,661 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,251 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $41,339 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,767 Year 2: $39,049 Year 3: $38,775 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $36,928 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,471 Year 2: $27,126 Year 3: $34,682 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,825 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $32,867 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $31,289

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