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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 51% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $124 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Cornell?
- Wesleyan University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Cornell for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $65,204.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Cornell University ($66,716.00 vs. $65,204.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Cornell ($20,463 vs. $26,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 2.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,554 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell University than Wesleyan University (51% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 14% larger than aid received Cornell University ($64,709 vs. $56,741)
Wesleyan University vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Wesleyan University vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Wesleyan University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $40,400 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $58,000)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $17,500)
- Cornell graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($124 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/