University of Richmond vs Wesleyan
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Wesleyan lists Mass 9 times a week.
- Wesleyan has the higher graduation rate: 93% against 85% at University of Richmond.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Wesleyan has the lower price after aid: $6,175 a year, against $15,553 at University of Richmond.
- Median debt is lower at Wesleyan: $17,000, against $21,000 at University of Richmond.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
9 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
1 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
University of Richmond, VA
Middletown, CT
Setting
City
City
Students
3,776
3,271
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
22%
16%
Average SAT
1497
1501
ACT middle 50%
33–35
33–35
Graduation rate
85%
93%
First-year retention
91%
95%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,309
$30,177
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,808
$4,871
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,507
$3,604
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,553
$6,175
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,021
$17,294
Net price, over $110,000 income
$49,892
$51,140
Median debt
$21,000
$17,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,178
$73,897
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.