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Overview |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $269 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at PC than Wesleyan College ($38,990.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than PC ($13,900 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 2.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,996 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($34,379 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than PC (59.4%)
Wesleyan College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or PC? 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 PC and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Wesleyan College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,108)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($263 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/