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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 800/1070 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $198 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 36% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Fisher College | ||
| 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,421 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Fisher College?
- Wesleyan University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Fisher College ($63,722.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Fisher College ($21,270 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisher College are 4.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,340 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 135.5% larger than aid received Fisher College ($59,825 vs. $25,406)
Wesleyan University vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Wesleyan University .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Fisher College (92% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,187)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($180 vs. $198)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/