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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 61% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| 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 | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $77 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Princeton?
- Wesleyan University is 11% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Wesleyan University than Princeton University ($63,722.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Wesleyan University ($18,698 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 2.5% lower than costs at Princeton University ($18,180 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Wesleyan University (61% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Princeton University ($59,825 vs. $59,792)
Wesleyan University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Wesleyan University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $55,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $58,000)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $17,500)
- Princeton graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($77 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/