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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,518 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UMES?
- Wesleyan University is 1,030.4% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($63,722.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Wesleyan University ($12,020 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 70.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,636 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 370.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($59,825 vs. $12,705)
Wesleyan University vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Wesleyan University .
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UMES? 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 UMES and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (92% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $17,600 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/