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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Wesleyan University Syracuse RIT Binghamton University UB| Wesley College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 71% |
Admission |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1390/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $253 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 124.8% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at U of R than Wesley College ($60,550.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 53.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($11,864 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Wesley College (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($39,715 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or U of R? 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 U of R and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Wesley College (83% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $25,000 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $46,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $29,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/