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Overview |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 660 students)
Alabama State vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 217.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Wesleyan College than Alabama State University ($26,450.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Wesleyan College ($13,176 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 81.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($6,050 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 147.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($24,800 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Alabama State vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Alabama State University (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $29,500)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,091)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/