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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 67% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $214 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Goddard 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 320 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Goddard College?
- Wesleyan University is 249.9% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Goddard College ($63,722.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Wesleyan University ($17,931 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 765.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($2,100 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Wesleyan University (67% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 498.1% larger than aid received Goddard College ($59,825 vs. $10,002)
Wesleyan University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Wesleyan University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goddard College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Goddard College graduates. ($180 vs. $214)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/