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Overview |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 3,271 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $66,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $66,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $19,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $20,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $64,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 38% |
Admission |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 14,500 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 2,479 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1450/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 75% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 3,271 students)
SCU vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Santa Clara University ($66,716.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than SCU ($20,463 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 0.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,984 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Wesleyan University (73% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 128% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($64,709 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or SCU .
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
SCU vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Wesleyan University? 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 University and SCU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Santa Clara University (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/