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Overview |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or AU?
- Wesleyan University is 106.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Anderson University ($63,722.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than AU ($21,270 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 61.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,230 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 145.1% larger than aid received Anderson University ($59,825 vs. $24,409)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wesleyan University .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or AU? 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 AU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Anderson University (92% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $20,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,862)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($180 vs. $277)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/