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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 77% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Syracuse?
- Wesleyan University is 9% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Wesleyan University than Syracuse University ($63,722.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Syracuse ($21,270 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 5.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,170 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Wesleyan University (77% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 72.2% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($59,825 vs. $34,737)
Wesleyan University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Wesleyan University .
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/