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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 2,895 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Gettysburg College?
- Wesleyan University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Gettysburg College ($66,716.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Gettysburg College ($20,463 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 22.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,530 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($64,709 vs. $44,671)
Wesleyan University vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Wesleyan University .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Gettysburg College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($180 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/