- Both Wesleyan University and University of Richmond (UR) are private.
- Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT and UR is located in University of Richmond, VA.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than UR ($62,600).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than UR (32.97%).
- UR has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than Wesleyan University (1,420).
- UR is larger with 3,876 students than Wesleyan University (3,253 students).
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| #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut | Rankings | #29 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Middletown, CT | Location | University of Richmond, VA |
| Known as | UR | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $67,316 | Undergraduate | $62,600 |
| $66,736 | Graduate | $27,852 |
| $58,506 | Financial Aid | $41,231 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 16.29% | Acceptance Rate | 32.97% |
| 37.80% | Yield | 24.27% |
| 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 3,876 |
| 3,069 | Undergraduate | 3,145 |
| 184 | Graduate | 731 |
| 59 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 93% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $63,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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 | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,875) $6,850 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 384 Full-time 48 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 427 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| 943 Full-time 72 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,590 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,078 for Faculties $70,593 Part-time |