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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Wilson College?
- Wesleyan University is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Wilson College ($63,722.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Wilson College ($21,270 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 51.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,968 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 320.1% larger than aid received Wilson College ($59,825 vs. $14,241)
Wesleyan University vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Wesleyan University .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Wilson College (92% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($180 vs. $266)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/