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Overview |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $17,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $30,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $30,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 2,720 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or NEC?
- New England College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at NEC than Wesleyan College ($40,178.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than NEC ($15,621 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 50.2% lower than costs at New England College ($11,326 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than New England College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 23.3% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($30,475 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or NEC? 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 NEC and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than New England College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/