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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 1,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #266 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $28,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $40,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 3,520 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 2,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1080/1366 | ||
| 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 | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 1,500 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Goucher College?
- Wesleyan University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Goucher College ($66,716.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Goucher College ($20,463 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 14.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,650 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Goucher College ($64,709 vs. $40,484)
Wesleyan University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Wesleyan University .
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Goucher College? 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 Goucher College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Goucher College (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/