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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Ithaca College?
- Wesleyan University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Ithaca College ($63,722.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Ithaca College ($21,270 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 14.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,934 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($59,825 vs. $29,677)
Wesleyan University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Wesleyan University .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($180 vs. $266)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/