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Overview |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 72% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or WestConn?
- Wesleyan University is 885.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Western Connecticut State University ($63,722.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Wesleyan University ($15,862 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,568 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Wesleyan University (72% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 560.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($59,825 vs. $9,057)
Wesleyan University vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Wesleyan University .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $10,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/