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Overview |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 83% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $320 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or CAU?
- Wesleyan University is 190.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Clark Atlanta University ($63,722.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than CAU ($21,270 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 65.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,982 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Wesleyan University (83% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 534.3% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($59,825 vs. $9,431)
Wesleyan University vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Wesleyan University .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or CAU? 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 CAU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (92% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $19,600 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($180 vs. $320)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/