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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,387 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Chatham?
- Wesleyan University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Chatham University ($63,722.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Chatham ($21,270 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 42.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,719 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 118.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($59,825 vs. $27,330)
Wesleyan University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Wesleyan University .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Chatham University (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($180 vs. $211)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/