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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $129 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Jefferson?
- Wesleyan University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Thomas Jefferson University ($66,716.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Jefferson ($20,463 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 10.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,246 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 95.7% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($64,709 vs. $33,063)
Wesleyan University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Wesleyan University .
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $58,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $17,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($129 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/