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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Columbia College?
- Wesleyan University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Columbia College Chicago ($63,722.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($21,270 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Chicago are 1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,000 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 232% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($59,825 vs. $18,020)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Wesleyan University .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (92% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/