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Overview |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $204 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 380 students)
Wesleyan University vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or College of the Atlantic?
- Wesleyan University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Wesleyan University than College of the Atlantic ($63,722.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than College of the Atlantic ($21,270 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 84.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,870 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 83.5% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($59,825 vs. $32,602)
Wesleyan University vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Wesleyan University .
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than College of the Atlantic (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $29,800 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $28,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Atlantic graduates. ($180 vs. $204)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/