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Overview |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 34% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,620 students)
Wesleyan University vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or RISD?
- Wesleyan University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Rhode Island School of Design ($63,722.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than RISD ($21,270 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 19.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,234 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Rhode Island School of Design (44% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 59.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($59,825 vs. $37,480)
Wesleyan University vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Wesleyan University .
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or RISD? 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 RISD and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $6,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/