U Valley Forge vs Wheaton College

University of Valley Forge and Wheaton College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. University of Valley Forge, rooted in Christian values, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Wheaton College's selective admissions (34%). While Wheaton College excels in the liberal arts, University of Valley Forge offers diverse programs, including engineering, nursing, and business. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, such as student body demographics, popular majors, graduation rates, and more, to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Valley Forge	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Phoenixville, Pennsylvania	Wheaton, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	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	79.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.0%	86.3%
Application fees	$25	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	416	1,993
Total number of admissions given out	341	1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll	123	546
Yield rate	36.1%	31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,508	$54,700
Average net price	$23,944	$28,319
Tuition	$21,760	$40,570
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,900 Meal plan: $4,824	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 $16,055	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	85.0% Average amount $5,741	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $12,925	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	508 Men 46.9% Women 53.1%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	75 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	59.8%	N/A
International students	2.1%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	616	2,153
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey New York Virginia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Communication and Journalism Business Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	87.6%
Dropout rate	19.6%	3.1%
Transferred out	24.8%	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,099 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $49,645 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,735 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $38,216 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,652 Year 2: $27,204 Year 3: $31,938 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 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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