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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Wesleyan University is 29% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Wesleyan University than Saint Joseph's University ($63,722.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Saint Joseph's University ($21,270 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 18.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,285 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 100.6% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($59,825 vs. $29,822)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Wesleyan University .
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Saint Joseph's University (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,008)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/