Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $59,263. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $45,546 |
| Housing & meals | $12,390 |
| Books & supplies | $910 |
| Personal & travel | $2,440 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,023 |
| Total cost of attendance | $59,263 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Wheaton College net price compared with other Illinois colleges
Wheaton College has the 45th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elmhurst University | $24,185 | 70% | $61,462 |
| 42 | Knox College | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 |
| 43 | McKendree University | $24,717 | 53% | $58,572 |
| 44 | Columbia College Chicago | $26,598 | 52% | $42,195 |
| 45 | Wheaton College | $26,975 | 85% | $63,756 |
| 46 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $28,199 | 75% | $70,871 |
| 47 | Lake Forest College | $28,673 | 78% | $61,825 |
| 48 | Northwestern University | $29,167 | 95% | $89,363 |
| 49 | DePaul University | $30,902 | 68% | $68,751 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why Wheaton College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | 87% | $26,975 | 85% | $63,756 | This school |
| Moody Bible Institute | 83% | $22,221 | 62% | $45,399 | |
| Dominican University | 90% | $11,745 | 55% | $60,327 | |
| North Central College | 77% | $21,044 | 64% | $60,123 | |
| Bradley University | 77% | $22,719 | 76% | $66,852 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Wheaton College would cost you $4,754 more per year than Moody Bible Institute, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Wheaton College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$29,760).
- Wheaton College gives aided families $20,182 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Wheaton College | Moody Bible Institute | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $45,546 | $15,786 | +$29,760 |
| Books & supplies | $910 | $1,027 | −$117 |
| Housing & meals | $12,390 | $12,820 | −$430 |
| Personal & travel | $2,440 | $4,960 | −$2,520 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,023 | −$266 | −$1,757 |
| Sticker price | $59,263 | $34,327 | +$24,936 |
| Average grants | −$32,288 | −$12,106 | −$20,182 |
| You pay | $26,975 | $22,221 | +$4,754 |
“+” means Wheaton College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Wheaton College cost questions
How much is tuition at Wheaton College?
Tuition and fees are $45,546 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Wheaton College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $59,263 a year.
What do families actually pay at Wheaton College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,975 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,001; $48–75k pay $20,553; $110k+ pay $33,435.
How much debt do Wheaton College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and 0.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Wheaton College overview