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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $373 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 856 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Peirce College?
- Wesleyan University is 342.5% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Peirce College ($63,722.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Wesleyan University ($9,621 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 185.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($6,376 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 592.5% larger than aid received Peirce College ($59,825 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Peirce College (92% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Peirce College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $18,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $36,125)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($180 vs. $373)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/