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Overview |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $331 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or JCSU?
- Wesleyan College is 51.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Wesleyan College than Johnson C Smith University ($26,450.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than JCSU ($13,900 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 54.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($7,100 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 92.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($24,800 vs. $12,911)
Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $5,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $30,300)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,050)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/