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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,872 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Salve Regina University?
- Wesleyan University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Salve Regina University ($63,722.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Salve Regina University ($21,270 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 10.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,500 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 123.3% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($59,825 vs. $26,787)
Wesleyan University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Wesleyan University .
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Salve Regina University (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salve Regina University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/