Wesleyan Ranked One of the Nation’s “BEST VALUE” Private Liberal Arts Colleges
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Thursday, August 1st, 2019
Wesleyan College is among the nation's "Best Value" private liberal arts colleges for the 2018-19 academic year according to Kiplinger, the 80-year-old Washington, D.C., based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice.
According to Kiplinger’s website, for the 2018-19 academic year the average sticker price at private nonprofit colleges, including tuition, fees, and room and board, was $48,510. Wesleyan’s price was 30% lower at $34,030 -- $14,480 below the national average -- proving that students don’t have to pay a fortune or rely on financial aid to attend a top-quality private college or university. Wesleyan’s tuition does not increase for out of state students.
According to the report, all the schools on the list meet Kiplinger’s definition of value: a high-quality education at an affordable price. “Quality always comes first. We start by examining academic measures, including the test scores of incoming freshmen, the percentage of students who return for sophomore year, and graduation rates. On the financial side, we look for schools with affordable sticker prices, generous financial aid for students who qualify, and low student debt at graduation.”