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Overview |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | CBU | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,934 students)
Wesleyan University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or CBU?
- Wesleyan University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Christian Brothers University ($63,722.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Wesleyan University ($18,612 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 77.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,220 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($59,825 vs. $26,964)
Wesleyan University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Wesleyan University .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or CBU? 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 CBU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Christian Brothers University (92% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $7,400 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/