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Carleton College Bowdoin College Wesley College Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas Minnesota Vassar Bates Whitman College Bard College Oberlin| Wesleyan University | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than St Olaf based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,046 students)
Wesleyan University vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or St Olaf?
- Wesleyan University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Wesleyan University than St Olaf College ($63,722.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than St Olaf ($21,270 vs. $26,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 46% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,450 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 48.1% larger than aid received St Olaf College ($59,825 vs. $40,399)
Wesleyan University vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Wesleyan University .
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than St Olaf College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/