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URI Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College SHU Hamilton College Roger Williams University Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College| Wesleyan University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 62% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or RIC?
- Wesleyan University is 572.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Rhode Island College ($63,722.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Wesleyan University ($11,014 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 35.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,414 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Wesleyan University (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 693.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($59,825 vs. $7,537)
Wesleyan University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Wesleyan University .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or RIC? 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 RIC and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Rhode Island College (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,200)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($180 vs. $219)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/