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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 943 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Colby-Sawyer?
- Wesleyan University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Colby Sawyer College ($63,722.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Colby-Sawyer ($21,270 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 11.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,368 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Colby Sawyer College ($59,825 vs. $37,913)
Wesleyan University vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Wesleyan University .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Colby Sawyer College (92% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,900)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby-Sawyer students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/