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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 69% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Penn 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 | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Penn College?
- Wesleyan University is 312.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($63,722.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Penn College ($21,270 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 49.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,130 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Wesleyan University (69% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 724.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($59,825 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Penn 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 Penn College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (92% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/