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Overview |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,010 students)
Wesleyan University vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or AIC?
- Wesleyan University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Wesleyan University than American International College ($63,722.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Wesleyan University ($18,317 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 20.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,130 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 70.6% larger than aid received American International College ($59,825 vs. $35,061)
Wesleyan University vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Wesleyan University .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or AIC? 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 AIC and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than American International College (92% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/