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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 0% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $111 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | - | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or TESC?
- Wesleyan University is 764.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 566.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Thomas Edison State College ($63,722.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 256.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($5,103 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan University than Thomas Edison State College (44% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($59,825 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Wesleyan University .
Wesleyan University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or TESC? 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 TESC and Wesleyan University.
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $200 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $17,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($111 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/