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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 65% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Vanderbilt?
- Wesleyan University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Vanderbilt University ($63,722.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Vanderbilt ($21,270 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 9.3% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($18,180 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Wesleyan University (65% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Vanderbilt University ($59,825 vs. $53,932)
Wesleyan University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Wesleyan University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Vanderbilt University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $58,000)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($144 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/