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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 46% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $213 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Penn?
- Wesleyan University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Pennsylvania ($63,722.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Penn ($21,270 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 1.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,888 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pennsylvania than Wesleyan University (46% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 4.6% larger than aid received University of Pennsylvania ($59,825 vs. $57,175)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Penn? 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 Penn and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $65,600 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,633)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($180 vs. $213)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/