loading 6,000+ schools…
Middletown, CT · New Haven, CT
| Wesleyan University | Yale University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,177/yr | $23,777/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,871/yr | $17,633/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,000 | $12,975 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $3,604/yr | $15,626/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $6,175/yr | $17,943/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,294/yr | $12,558/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $51,140/yr | $45,951/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $180/mo | $138/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,872/yr | $19,900/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,872/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,550/yr | $3,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $89,020/yr | $88,300/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,342/yr | $67,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $70,342/yr | $67,250/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 14% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 16% | 5.4% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 16% | 3.9% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1415–1540 | 1470–1570 |
| SAT average | 1501 | 1534 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 33–35 | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 34–35 · Math 30–34 | English 34–36 · Math 31–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,500 | 51,803 |
| Students accepted | 2,479 | 2,332 |
| Students who enrolled | 782 | 1,641 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 32% | 70% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 56% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 26% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 93% | 96% |
| Freshmen who come back | 95% | 99% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $73,897/yr | $100,533/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,198–$125,026 | $66,022–$193,688 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 93% | 98% |
| White students graduating | 93% | 97% |
| Black students graduating | 95% | 93% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 90% | 93% |
| Asian students graduating | 88% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,385/yr | $81,765/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 88% |
| Graduate on time | 81% | 58% |
| Pell students who graduate | 93% | 96% |
| First-gen students who finish | 90% | 91% |
| Students who transfer out | 4.6% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $70,640/yr | $94,821/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 26% · Psychology 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 26% of degrees | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $39,764/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $192,686/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 36% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,067 | 6,758 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 5 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 206 | 8,750 |
| Average professor pay | $14,100/mo | $22,590/mo |
| Full-time professors | 90% | 75% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $60,146 | $44,004 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Middletown, CT | New Haven, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1831 | 1701 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.9% | 11% |
| Men | 48% | 49% |
| Women | 52% | 51% |
| White students | 54% | 31% |
| Black students | 6% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 17% |
| Asian students | 9% | 22% |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 20% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.6% | 1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $34,729/yr | $80,541/yr |
| Endowment | $1.6B | $41.4B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,989 | 5,576 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $10,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $8,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 26 | 31 |
| Student athletes | 745 | 936 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $11.0M | $78.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.5M | $79.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $119,005 | $1.4M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.