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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Tusculum College than Wesleyan College ($27,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Tusculum College ($15,621 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 5.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,750 vs. $11,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($24,714 vs. $20,374)
Wesleyan College vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Wesleyan College vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Tusculum College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/