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Overview |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1240/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 128.7% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Wesley College ($61,600.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 34.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,864 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Wesley College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($44,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Wesley College (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,000)
- St Lawrence University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- St Lawrence University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/