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Overview |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 0% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,420 students)
Wesleyan University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or USciences?
- Wesleyan University is 147% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Wesleyan University than University of the Sciences ($63,722.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 3.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,594 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than University of the Sciences (44% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($59,825 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or USciences? 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 USciences and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of the Sciences (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $33,100 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/