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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 75% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UMass?
- Wesleyan University is 302.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($66,716.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UMass ($20,463 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 28% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,869 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Wesleyan University (75% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 424.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($64,709 vs. $12,343)
Wesleyan University vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Wesleyan University .
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UMass? 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 UMass and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($180 vs. $248)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/