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Overview |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or St. Kate's?
- Wesleyan University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Wesleyan University than St Catherine University ($63,722.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Wesleyan University ($19,976 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 83.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,900 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 61.6% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($59,825 vs. $37,012)
Wesleyan University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Wesleyan University .
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than St Catherine University (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($180 vs. $289)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/