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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Bowdoin College Lehigh Hamilton College Wesley College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| Wesleyan University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 74% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $253 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or U of R?
- Wesleyan University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Rochester ($66,716.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than U of R ($20,463 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 0.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,924 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Wesleyan University (74% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($64,709 vs. $41,700)
Wesleyan University vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Wesleyan University .
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or U of R? 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 U of R and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Rochester (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $13,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/