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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Marian?
- Wesleyan University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Marian University ($63,722.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Marian ($21,270 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 51.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,000 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 107% larger than aid received Marian University ($59,825 vs. $28,904)
Wesleyan University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Wesleyan University .
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Marian? 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 Marian and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Marian University (92% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/