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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 916 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Washington College?
- Wesleyan University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Washington College ($66,716.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Washington College ($20,463 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 20.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,814 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 76.8% larger than aid received Washington College ($64,709 vs. $36,593)
Wesleyan University vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Wesleyan University .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Washington College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,250)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($180 vs. $250)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/