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Overview |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or WCU?
- Wesleyan College is 2,545% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 429% higher at Wesleyan College than Western Carolina University ($26,450.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Wesleyan College ($13,022 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 1.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,996 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 447.9% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($24,800 vs. $4,526)
Wesleyan College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or WCU? 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 WCU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Western Carolina University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $3,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $25,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/