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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 52% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Columbia?
- Wesleyan University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Columbia University in the City of New York ($63,722.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Columbia ($21,270 vs. $22,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 11.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,286 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than Wesleyan University (52% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 2.1% larger than aid received Wesleyan University ($61,061 vs. $59,825)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Wesleyan University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $49,600 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/