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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,399 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Saint Michael's College?
- Wesleyan University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Saint Michael's College ($63,722.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Saint Michael's College ($21,270 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 21.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,995 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 61% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($59,825 vs. $37,162)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Wesleyan University .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Saint Michael's College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($180 vs. $289)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/