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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 36% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $149 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,790 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Bates?
- Wesleyan University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Bates College ($63,722.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Bates ($21,270 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 5.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,224 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Bates College (44% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Bates College ($59,825 vs. $51,414)
Wesleyan University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Wesleyan University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Bates? 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 Bates and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Bates College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $58,000)
- Bates College students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $17,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($149 vs. $180)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/