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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,363 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Castleton State College?
- Wesleyan University is 438.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Castleton State College ($63,722.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Wesleyan University ($16,791 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 46.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,404 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 359.9% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($59,825 vs. $13,007)
Wesleyan University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Wesleyan University .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Castleton State College (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/