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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $363 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Chowan University | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 886 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Chowan University?
- Wesleyan University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Chowan University ($63,722.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Wesleyan University ($17,334 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 88.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,650 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 190.7% larger than aid received Chowan University ($59,825 vs. $20,580)
Wesleyan University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Wesleyan University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Chowan University (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $17,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $35,150)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($180 vs. $363)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/