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Overview |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | McDaniel 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,000 students)
Wesleyan University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or McDaniel College?
- Wesleyan University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Wesleyan University than McDaniel College ($63,722.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than McDaniel College ($21,270 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 47.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,302 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 54% larger than aid received McDaniel College ($59,825 vs. $38,848)
Wesleyan University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Wesleyan University .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than McDaniel College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $4,600 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McDaniel College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/