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Wesleyan University OWU Smith College University of Massachusetts-Boston St. Andrews University Endicott College Wilmington University Bates Goldey-Beacom College Catholic University of America Delaware State University Juniata College| Wesley College | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesley College is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (917 students vs. 425 students)
Wesley College vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or SCU?
- Wesley College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Wesley College than Southwestern Christian University ($26,934.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 26.2% lower than costs at Wesley College ($9,400 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Wesley College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($11,041 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Christian University (978) is 142 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming SCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or SCU? 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 SCU and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Wesley College is higher than Southwestern Christian University (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $18,600 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wesley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/