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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 85% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $148 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,425 students)
Wesleyan University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or GSC?
- Wesleyan University is 745.6% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 617.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Granite State College ($63,722.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Wesleyan University ($11,850 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 85% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,828 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Wesleyan University (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 1,025% larger than aid received Granite State College ($59,825 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or GSC? 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 GSC and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Granite State College (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $21,500 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $3,116 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $17,500)
- GSC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($148 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/