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Dickinson College Gettysburg College Wesleyan University Lafayette College Bucknell Skidmore College Union College OWU Lehigh Muhlenberg College Pitt-Bradford Trinity College| Wesley College | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 143.8% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at F&M than Wesley College ($65,652.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 26.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,864 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Wesley College (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Wesley College .
Wesley College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or F&M? 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 F&M and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Wesley College (85% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($227 vs. $299)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/