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Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI Bowdoin College UConn Syracuse Wesley College Villanova Vassar| Wesleyan University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 82% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Providence?
- Wesleyan University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Providence College ($66,716.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Providence ($20,463 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 11% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,150 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Wesleyan University (82% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 115.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($64,709 vs. $30,040)
Wesleyan University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Wesleyan University .
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Providence? 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 Providence and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/