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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $443 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,840 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Benedict College?
- Wesleyan University is 336.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 336.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Benedict College ($63,722.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Wesleyan University ($17,845 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 175.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($6,600 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 394.7% larger than aid received Benedict College ($59,825 vs. $12,093)
Wesleyan University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Wesleyan University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Benedict College (92% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $33,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $25,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $42,898)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $263 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($180 vs. $443)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/