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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 85% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Park University | ||
| 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
- Park University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Park University?
- Wesleyan University is 421% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 421% higher at Wesleyan University than Park University ($63,722.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Wesleyan University ($15,858 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 118.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($8,330 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Park University than Wesleyan University (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 749.4% larger than aid received Park University ($59,825 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Park University? 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 Park University and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Park University (92% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Park University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Park University graduates. ($180 vs. $201)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/