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Overview |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,872 students)
Wesleyan University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or KSC?
- Wesleyan University is 442.1% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Keene State College ($63,722.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Wesleyan University ($19,546 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 34.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,534 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 493.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($59,825 vs. $10,085)
Wesleyan University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Wesleyan University .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or KSC? 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 KSC and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Keene State College (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,295)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($180 vs. $271)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/