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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Anderson 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 25% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Anderson University than Wesleyan College ($33,070.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Anderson University ($13,900 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 3.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,996 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($26,629 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Anderson 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 Anderson University and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Wesleyan College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/