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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Waynesburg College than Wesleyan College ($27,300.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Waynesburg College ($13,900 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 10.2% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($10,996 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 42% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($24,800 vs. $17,464)
Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Wesleyan College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/