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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 41% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $166 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Colgate | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,141 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $63,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Colgate than Wesleyan University ($63,904.00 vs. $63,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Colgate ($21,270 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 12.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,106 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Colgate University (44% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Colgate University ($59,825 vs. $54,647)
Wesleyan University vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Colgate University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $58,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $17,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($166 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate 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/