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CCSU Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates ECSU Bard College UNH Hamilton College Quinnipiac WestConn Middlebury| Southern Connecticut State University | Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 44% |
Admission |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $180 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,253 students)
SCSU vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 884.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Southern 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 Southern Connecticut State University than Wesleyan University ($18,712 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,076 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Wesleyan University (81% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 718.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($59,825 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
SCSU vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Wesleyan University? 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 University and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,250)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($180 vs. $240)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/