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Overview |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or ASU?
- Wesleyan College is 523.5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Wesleyan College than Appalachian State University ($26,450.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Wesleyan College ($13,084 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 5.3% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,996 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 233.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,800 vs. $7,443)
Wesleyan College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or ASU? 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 ASU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Wesleyan College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/