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Overview |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1033/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GS | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 660 students)
GS vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 505.1% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Wesleyan College than Georgia Southern University ($26,450.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than GS ($13,900 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 6.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,316 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($24,800 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or GS .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
GS vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Georgia Southern University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,100)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- GS graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More GS 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/