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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Hood | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,056 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Hood?
- Wesleyan University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Hood College ($63,722.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Hood ($21,270 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 33.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,600 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Hood College ($59,825 vs. $34,047)
Wesleyan University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Wesleyan University .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Hood? 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 Hood and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Hood College (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/