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Overview |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 408 students)
Wesleyan University vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or PHC?
- Wesleyan University is 134.9% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Patrick Henry College ($66,716.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than PHC ($20,463 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 72.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,020 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 369% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($64,709 vs. $13,798)
Wesleyan University vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Wesleyan University .
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or PHC? 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 PHC and Wesleyan University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/