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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Union College?
- Union College is 149.9% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at Union College than Wesleyan College ($66,105.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Union College ($15,621 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 44.7% lower than costs at Union College ($11,326 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Union College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 56.8% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($38,751 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Union College (43.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Union 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 Union College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Wesleyan College (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $38,100 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/