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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 30,631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #4 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $52,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $52,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $19,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $19,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $61,801 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 56% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 61,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 3.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 83% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| 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 | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $67 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Harvard?
- Wesleyan University is 21% more expensive to attend than Harvard for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Wesleyan University than Harvard University ($63,722.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Wesleyan University ($19,491 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 7.3% lower than costs at Harvard University ($18,180 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harvard University than Wesleyan University (56% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Wesleyan University ($61,801 vs. $59,825)
Wesleyan University vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Wesleyan University vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Harvard? 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 Harvard and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $78,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $58,000)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $17,500)
- Harvard graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($67 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/