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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1033/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan University is 140.9% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Wesleyan College ($63,722.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Wesleyan University ($13,900 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 65.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,996 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 141.2% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($59,825 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan University vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Wesleyan College (92% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($180 vs. $263)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/