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Overview |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $221 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | WWU | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,508 students)
Wesleyan University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or WWU?
- Wesleyan University is 140.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Wesleyan University than William Woods University ($63,722.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than WWU ($21,270 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 74% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($10,450 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 192.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($59,825 vs. $20,431)
Wesleyan University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Wesleyan University .
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or WWU? 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 WWU and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than William Woods University (92% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $19,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,937 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,437)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($180 vs. $221)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/