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Wesleyan University OWU UVM Saint Michael's College Middlebury Smith College University of Massachusetts-Boston KSC St. Andrews University Norwich University Endicott College Champlain College| Wesley College | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Castleton State College?
- Wesley College is 127.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Castleton State College than Wesley College ($28,800.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 4.6% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,864 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($13,007 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 123 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Wesley College (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/