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Swarthmore Vassar Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury Colgate Bowdoin College Wesley College Amherst Williams Villanova Davidson| Wesleyan University | Haverford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $67,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $67,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $22,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $61,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 42% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 6,391 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $134 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Haverford 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 1,424 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($67,522.00 vs. $66,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Haverford College than Wesleyan University ($67,522.00 vs. $66,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Haverford College ($20,463 vs. $22,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Haverford College are 0.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,880 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Haverford College than Wesleyan University (42% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Haverford College ($64,709 vs. $61,802)
Wesleyan University vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Haverford College (12.9%)
Wesleyan University vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Haverford College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $58,000)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($13,000 vs. $17,500)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($134 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Haverford College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/