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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 51% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $155 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Brown | ||
| 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
- Brown University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (11,516 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Brown?
- Wesleyan University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Brown for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $65,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Brown University ($66,716.00 vs. $65,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Brown ($20,463 vs. $26,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 14.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,598 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brown University than Wesleyan University (51% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Brown University ($64,709 vs. $58,378)
Wesleyan University vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Brown (5.2%)
Wesleyan University vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Brown? 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 Brown and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $29,600 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $58,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/