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RIT St Lawrence University Bowdoin College Wesley College RPI Syracuse Vassar Bates UB Binghamton University Bard College Hamilton College| Wesleyan University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Clarkson?
- Wesleyan University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Clarkson University ($63,722.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Clarkson ($21,270 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 8.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,744 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($59,825 vs. $41,285)
Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Wesleyan University .
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Clarkson University (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/