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CNN Money names Wesleyan a Top 10 Great Bargain College
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Macon, GA (November 10, 2010) -- According to CNN Money, Wesleyan College is one of the nation's Top Bargains. The College was selected and highlighted as one of 12 Great Bargain Colleges under $20,000. In addition to its study of the nation’s best values in higher education, CNN Money examined rising college costs, most expensive colleges, and college degrees that prepare students for fulfilling but low paying career fields.
CNN Money editors claim, “Wesleyan College provides a perfect setting for strong women to bond with their peers -- without breaking the bank trying to pay for it. Tuition and fees are significantly lower than at some other private colleges for women, like Smith, which costs $38,898 in tuition and fees. What's more, 96% of first-year students receive some form of financial aid… Undergrads say the academic load is heavy, but when it's time for a break, there's lots to do. Community service activities are plentiful, and even though there are only 610 students, there are six varsity sports teams, 13 academic honor societies and many clubs and musical groups to choose from…”
Wesleyan ranked ninth in the Great Bargain Colleges study. Other colleges recognized included College of the Ozarks (MO), The Cooper Union (NY), Berea College, (KY) Webb Institute (NY), Brigham Young University (UT), Grove City College (PA), Flagler College (FL), Tuskegee University (AL), Hampton University (VT), Howard University (DC), and Fisk University (TN).
“While heading to a private college is still more expensive than going to a state school, tuition and fees are climbing at a faster pace at public schools than at their private brethren,” claims CNN Money. “For the school year 2010-11, in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities rose to $7,605, up 7.9% from a year ago, the College Board reported Thursday. At private four-year institutions, the average cost rose 4.5% to $27,293.”
“All told, the actual cost of attending a public four-year college is about $600 more than it was five years ago when the effect of aid, room and board costs, and inflation is taken into account. At private schools, the net cost hasn't budged. What's more, at private schools, tuition increases -- which averaged 4.5% this year and and 4.3% last year -- are the lowest in 37 years… Despite the economic downturn, enrollment at nonprofit private colleges and universities has continued to grow because of institutional efforts to stay affordable.”
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