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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 84% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 718 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Penn State York?
- Wesleyan University is 335.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Wesleyan University than Penn State York ($63,722.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Wesleyan University ($18,910 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 40% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,984 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Wesleyan University (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 608.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($59,825 vs. $8,440)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Wesleyan University .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Penn State York? 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 York and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Penn State York (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,818)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($180 vs. $277)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/