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Overview |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1033/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 660 students)
AUM vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 221.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Wesleyan College than Auburn University at Montgomery ($26,450.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Wesleyan College ($13,163 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 49.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($7,368 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 257.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($24,800 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
AUM vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Wesleyan College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wesleyan College and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,100)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $3,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/