Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Notre Dame College| Wesleyan College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $29,490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at CSU than Wesleyan College ($29,490.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than CSU ($13,900 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 2.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,996 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($26,417 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or CSU? 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 CSU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Charleston Southern University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/