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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 20,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $64,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $64,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $19,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $37,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $46,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 36% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 25,485 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 3,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1390/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $160 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Georgetown | ||
| 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Georgetown?
- Wesleyan University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $64,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Georgetown University ($66,716.00 vs. $64,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Georgetown ($20,463 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 3.8% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($19,034 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Georgetown University (38% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($64,709 vs. $46,729)
Wesleyan University vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Wesleyan University (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $60,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $58,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $17,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($160 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown 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/