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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 63% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Wesleyan University is 314.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Penn State Harrisburg ($63,722.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Penn State Harrisburg ($21,270 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 21.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,978 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than Wesleyan University (63% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 573.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($59,825 vs. $8,882)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Wesleyan University .
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,818)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($180 vs. $277)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/