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Overview |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $265 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or WSSU?
- Wesleyan College is 677.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Wesleyan College than Winston Salem State University ($26,450.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than WSSU ($13,900 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,996 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 197% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($24,800 vs. $8,350)
Wesleyan College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Winston Salem State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $35,700)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,663)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($263 vs. $265)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/