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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Plymouth?
- Wesleyan University is 436.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Plymouth State University ($63,722.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Wesleyan University ($20,321 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 53.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,810 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 544.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($59,825 vs. $9,286)
Wesleyan University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Wesleyan University .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Plymouth State University (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/