- Both University of New Haven (UNH) and Wesleyan University are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than UNH ($45,730).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than UNH (87.76%).
- Wesleyan University has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than UNH (1,180).
- UNH is larger with 8,819 students than Wesleyan University (3,253 students).
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| #7 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Haven, CT | Location | Middletown, CT |
UNH| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,730 | Undergraduate | $67,316 |
| $19,240 | Graduate | $66,736 |
| $24,541 | Financial Aid | $58,506 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 87.76% | Acceptance Rate | 16.29% |
| 16.59% | Yield | 37.80% |
| 1,180 SAT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,819 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 4,817 | Undergraduate | 3,069 |
| 4,002 | Graduate | 184 |
| 1,035 | Online Enrollment | 59 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $54,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,800) $11,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,468 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 417 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 384 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 701 Full-time 434 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 943 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| $97,066 for Faculties $79,460 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time |