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Wesleyan University OWU Smith College Seton Hill University University of Massachusetts-Boston St. Andrews University Endicott College Ithaca College Wilmington University Bates Nazareth College Goldey-Beacom College| Wesley College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | EC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesley College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | EC | ||
| 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
- Wesley College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (917 students vs. 657 students)
Wesley College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or EC?
- Elmira College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at EC than Wesley College ($35,270.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 12.8% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,864 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($27,091 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or EC? 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 EC and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Wesley College (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Wesley College and EC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,000 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- EC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/