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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 31,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $34,770 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $46,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 73% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 96,631 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 5,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 5.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $288 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Northeastern?
- Wesleyan University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Northeastern University ($66,716.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Northeastern ($20,463 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 1.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,790 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Wesleyan University (73% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 39% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($64,709 vs. $46,558)
Wesleyan University vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Wesleyan University vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $10,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,875)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($180 vs. $288)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/