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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 74% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UB?
- Wesleyan University is 843.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.4% higher at Wesleyan University than University at Buffalo ($66,716.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UB ($20,463 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 13.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,754 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Wesleyan University (74% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 547.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($64,709 vs. $9,996)
Wesleyan University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Wesleyan University .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UB? 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 UB and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University at Buffalo (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $400 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($180 vs. $201)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/