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Overview |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 44% |
Admission |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1320/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 80% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,253 students)
UConn vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 306.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Connecticut ($63,722.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UConn ($21,270 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 33.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,622 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Wesleyan University (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 307.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($59,825 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or UConn .
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
UConn vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Connecticut (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/