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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Eastern?
- Wesleyan College is 177.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,450.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Wesleyan College ($10,806 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 6.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,360 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 134.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,800 vs. $10,583)
Wesleyan College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Wesleyan College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,100)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,805 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,500)
- Eastern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/