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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 13,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $66,358 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $66,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $17,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $33,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $51,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 41% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 34,003 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 3,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 10.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 50.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $186 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Tufts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Tufts?
- Wesleyan University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Tufts for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $66,358.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Tufts University ($66,716.00 vs. $66,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Tufts ($20,463 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 7.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,660 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tufts University than Wesleyan University (41% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Tufts University ($64,709 vs. $51,267)
Wesleyan University vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Tufts University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tufts graduates. ($17,500 vs. $18,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Tufts graduates. ($180 vs. $186)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/