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Overview |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $224 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or CU?
- Wesleyan College is 5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Wesleyan College than Cumberland University ($26,450.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than CU ($13,900 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 22.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($8,990 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 12% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($24,800 vs. $22,145)
Wesleyan College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Wesleyan College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or CU? 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 CU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Cumberland University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,100)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,500)
- CU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/