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Overview |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or ETSU?
- Wesleyan College is 242.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at Wesleyan College than East Tennessee State University ($26,450.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than ETSU ($13,900 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,613 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 183.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($24,800 vs. $8,739)
Wesleyan College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than East Tennessee State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,100)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/