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Overview |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 43% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or BC?
- Wesleyan University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $66,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Boston College ($66,716.00 vs. $66,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than BC ($20,463 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,475 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston College than Wesleyan University (43% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Boston College ($64,709 vs. $51,099)
Wesleyan University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than BC (15.7%)
Wesleyan University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or BC? 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 BC and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Boston College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $32,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($180 vs. $196)
- More BC 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/