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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Stetson 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Stetson University?
- Wesleyan University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Stetson University ($63,722.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Stetson University ($21,270 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 18.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,290 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Stetson University ($59,825 vs. $42,150)
Wesleyan University vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Wesleyan University .
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Stetson 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 Stetson University and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Stetson University (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/