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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 11% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $67 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 943 students)
Wesleyan University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or USMMA?
- Wesleyan University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Wesleyan University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($63,722.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Wesleyan University ($4,891 vs. $21,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (44% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 1,232.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($59,825 vs. $4,489)
Wesleyan University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Wesleyan University .
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $34,400 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $58,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $17,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($67 vs. $180)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/