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Overview |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $155 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | MUW | ||
| 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
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or MUW?
- Wesleyan College is 240.6% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.6% higher at Wesleyan College than Mississippi University for Women ($26,450.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Wesleyan College ($12,691 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 33.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($8,212 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 150.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($24,800 vs. $9,887)
Wesleyan College vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or MUW? 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 MUW and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Mississippi University for Women (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $1,700 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $36,100)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/