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Overview |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 91% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or University of St Thomas?
- Wesleyan University is 100.9% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Wesleyan University than University of St Thomas ($63,722.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Wesleyan University ($19,207 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 86.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,760 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Wesleyan University (91% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 158.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($59,825 vs. $23,181)
Wesleyan University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Wesleyan University .
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of St Thomas (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $800 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($180 vs. $227)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/