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Overview |
Curry College | SWU | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 1013/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Curry College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,175 students)
Curry College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or SWU?
- Curry College is 60% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Curry College than Southern Wesleyan University ($42,440.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Curry College ($17,639 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 76.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($9,650 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 49.7% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($29,402 vs. $19,636)
Curry College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
Curry College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or SWU? 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 SWU and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $5,900 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $44,800)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/