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Wesleyan University PennWest California OWU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Smith College LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania University of Massachusetts-Boston Ship| Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or PennWest Clarion?
- Wesley College is 249.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at Wesley College than PennWest Clarion ($26,934.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 9% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,864 vs. $12,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesley College as PennWest Clarion (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesley College students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 98 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Wesley College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $6,800 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/