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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #16 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | amherst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $63,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $63,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $21,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $58,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 58% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 14,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 43.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1420/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $82,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $12,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $134 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Amherst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,898 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Amherst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Amherst?
- Wesleyan University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Amherst for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $63,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Amherst College ($63,722.00 vs. $63,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Amherst ($21,270 vs. $21,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 8.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,750 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Amherst College than Wesleyan University (58% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Amherst College ($59,825 vs. $58,693)
Wesleyan University vs. Amherst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Amherst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Amherst or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Wesleyan University vs. Amherst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Amherst? 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 Amherst and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $58,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $4,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($12,975 vs. $17,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($134 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/