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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 890/1050 | ||
| 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 | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UIU | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,072 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UIU?
- Wesleyan University is 95.5% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Upper Iowa University ($63,722.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UIU ($21,270 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 88.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($9,644 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 132% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($59,825 vs. $25,788)
Wesleyan University vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Wesleyan University .
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UIU? 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 UIU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Upper Iowa University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $15,900 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($180 vs. $248)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/