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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 24,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $37,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $14,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $17,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 87% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 37,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 24,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1200/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UD | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UD?
- Wesleyan University is 375.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Delaware ($66,716.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Wesleyan University ($17,716 vs. $20,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 28.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,838 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Wesleyan University (87% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 397.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($64,709 vs. $12,996)
Wesleyan University vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Wesleyan University .
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UD? 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 UD and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Delaware (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $3,300 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,203)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($180 vs. $250)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/