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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 51% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $178 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Emory?
- Wesleyan University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Emory University ($63,722.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Emory ($21,270 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 6.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,016 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Wesleyan University (51% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Emory University ($59,825 vs. $48,914)
Wesleyan University vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Emory? 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 Emory and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $58,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $267 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $17,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($178 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/