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Wesleyan University vs Stanford

Nestled in the heart of Connecticut, Wesleyan University, and Stanford University, situated in the vibrant Silicon Valley, stand as two beacons of academic excellence. While both institutions share a commitment to providing a transformative educational experience, they offer distinct opportunities and environments that cater to diverse student aspirations. Wesleyan, with its rigorous liberal arts curriculum and intimate community, fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Stanford, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizes innovation and real-world impact. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the nuances that set these prestigious universities apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic pursuits, personal values, and future aspirations.
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Wesleyan University

Overview

Location Stanford, California Middletown, Connecticut
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Quarter Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 98.0% 95.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 3.9% 19.4%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $90
Graduate: $125
$55
SAT range 1470 - 1570 1300 - 1510
ACT range 34 - 35 31 - 34
Students submitting SAT score 15.0% 51.0%
Students submitting ACT score 11.0% 27.0%
Total number of applicants 55,471 13,067
Total number of admissions given out 2,190 2,540
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,757 910
Yield rate 80.2% 35.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $78,898 $82,245
Average net price $14,402 $20,535
Tuition $55,473 $61,449
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $11,166
Meal plan: $6,694
$17,531
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $56,211 		40.0%
Average amount $58,925
Students receiving federal student loan 5.0%
Average amount $5,151 		18.0%
Average amount $3,834
Students taking out private loans 1.0%
Average amount $17,186 		2.0%
Average amount $27,881

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,645
Men 49.4% Women 50.6% 		3,385
Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students 10,035
Men 56.5% Women 43.5% 		196
Men 42.3% Women 57.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 58.5% 90.3%
International students 24.4% 11.3%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Small
Dormitory capacity 14,621 3,063
First year students are required to live on campus? Yes Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Texas Washington New York Illinois New York California Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio 5:1 8:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 95.5% 91.0%
Dropout rate 1.7% 3.6%
Transferred out 0.6% 5.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $151,574
  • Year 2: $170,457
  • Year 3: $210,837
Computer Science (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $159,729
  • Year 2: $168,942
  • Year 3: $203,193
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $164,734
  • Year 2: $163,337
  • Year 3: $187,054
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $137,457
  • Year 2: $150,874
  • Year 3: $173,548
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $136,126
  • Year 2: $136,499
  • Year 3: $165,375
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $128,556
  • Year 2: $135,709
  • Year 3: $157,500
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $123,354
  • Year 2: $106,421
  • Year 3: $139,234
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,326
  • Year 2: $111,435
  • Year 3: $126,185
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,457
  • Year 2: $90,856
  • Year 3: $107,477
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,475
  • Year 2: $85,391
  • Year 3: $104,592
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $53,775
  • Year 3: $53,847
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,232
  • Year 2: $36,334
  • Year 3: $45,541

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