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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Bowdoin College Syracuse Wesley College Mason Vassar Bates Lafayette College DU Drexel| Wesleyan University | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 62% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or AU?
- Wesleyan University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Wesleyan University than American University ($66,716.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than AU ($20,463 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 11.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,012 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Wesleyan University (62% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 106.1% larger than aid received American University ($64,709 vs. $31,402)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wesleyan University .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or AU? 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 AU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than American University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,250)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($180 vs. $250)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/