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Overview |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 79% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,297 students)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Wesleyan University is 306.6% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Connecticut Stamford ($63,722.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Wesleyan University ($13,933 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Stamford are 5.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,230 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than Wesleyan University (79% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 377.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($59,825 vs. $12,528)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Wesleyan University .
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Stamford students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/