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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 44% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Penn State?
- Wesleyan University is 246.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Penn State Main Campus ($63,722.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Penn State ($21,270 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 42.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,744 vs. $18,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University as Penn State Main Campus (44% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 494.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($59,825 vs. $10,066)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Wesleyan University .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Penn State? 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 State and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Penn State Main Campus (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,818)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($180 vs. $277)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/