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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Concord University?
- Wesleyan College is 209.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Wesleyan College than Concord University ($26,450.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Wesleyan College ($8,464 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 9% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,090 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 123% larger than aid received Concord University ($24,800 vs. $11,120)
Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Concord 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 Concord University and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Concord University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/