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Overview |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 18% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at GWU than Wesleyan College ($31,220.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than GWU ($13,900 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 2.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,770 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($24,800 vs. $24,130)
Wesleyan College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or GWU? 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 GWU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Wesleyan College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,100)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $531 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,500)
- GWU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/