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Overview |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,633 students)
Wesleyan University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or PLU?
- Wesleyan University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Pacific Lutheran University ($63,722.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than PLU ($21,270 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 53.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,826 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($59,825 vs. $36,435)
Wesleyan University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Wesleyan University .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or PLU? 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 PLU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,800)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($180 vs. $266)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/