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URI Wesleyan University SHU Roger Williams University OWU Bryant University Smith College Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| Wesley College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or RIC?
- Wesley College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Wesley College than Rhode Island College ($26,934.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 13.1% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,864 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Wesley College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 77 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming RIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or RIC? 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 RIC and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Wesley College (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $4,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $7,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $29,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/