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Overview |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 92% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 578 students)
Wesleyan University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or St John's?
- Wesleyan University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Wesleyan University than St John's College ($66,716.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than St John's ($20,463 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 27% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,984 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Wesleyan University (92% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 156.8% larger than aid received St John's College ($64,709 vs. $25,194)
Wesleyan University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Wesleyan University .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or St John'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 John's and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than St John's College (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/