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Overview |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 94 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | artinstitutes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $18,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $18,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $6,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $5,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 93% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $28,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $297 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | - | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | NEiA | ||
| 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 NEiA based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 94 students)
Wesleyan University vs. NEiA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or NEiA?
- Wesleyan University is 243.7% more expensive to attend than NEiA for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.7% higher at Wesleyan University than The New England Institute of Art ($63,722.00 vs. $18,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than NEiA ($21,270 vs. $28,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The New England Institute of Art are 188.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($6,297 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Institute of Art than Wesleyan University (93% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 1,032.8% larger than aid received The New England Institute of Art ($59,825 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or NEiA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEiA or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. NEiA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or NEiA? 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 NEiA and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than The New England Institute of Art (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $19,700 more per year than NEiA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $11,312 lower median federal student loan debt than NEiA graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,812)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than NEiA graduates. ($180 vs. $297)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEiA students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/