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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,313 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UArts?
- Wesleyan University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Wesleyan University than The University of the Arts ($63,722.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UArts ($21,270 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 1.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,950 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 135% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($59,825 vs. $25,460)
Wesleyan University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Wesleyan University .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UArts? 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 UArts and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than The University of the Arts (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $23,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/