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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Wesleyan University Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar OWU Trinity College| Wesley College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 116.4% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at MHC than Wesley College ($58,280.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 44.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,864 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Wesley College (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($39,304 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or MHC? 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 MHC and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Wesley College (85% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $7,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $29,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/