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Overview |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 36,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $63,798 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $63,798 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $27,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $55,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 50% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 80,495 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 8,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or BU?
- Wesleyan University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Boston University ($66,716.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than BU ($20,463 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 5.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,110 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than Wesleyan University (50% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Boston University ($64,709 vs. $55,080)
Wesleyan University vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than BU (10.8%)
Wesleyan University vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or BU? 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 BU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Boston University (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/