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Overview |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $193 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,507 students)
Wesleyan University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or SNU?
- Wesleyan University is 136% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Wesleyan University than Southern Nazarene University ($63,722.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than SNU ($21,270 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 130.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($7,900 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 199.9% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($59,825 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or SNU? 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 SNU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Southern Nazarene University (92% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SNU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $18,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SNU graduates. ($180 vs. $193)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/