Wesleyan early decision acceptance rate: How does it differ from regular?

I've been eyeing Wesleyan University for a while, thinking about applying early decision. I know ED comes with more responsibility, so I'm curious to know the acceptance rate for ED at Wesleyan as compared to regular. Any insights?

Wesleyan University, like many others, has varying acceptance rates for Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD), and typically there is a higher acceptance rate for ED than RD. The specifics, however, can vary year by year.

From recent data, the ED acceptance rate at Wesleyan has been roughly around 55%. This higher number is primarily due to a smaller applicant pool as well as the commitment that ED signals to the university.

In contrast, Wesleyan's regular decision acceptance rate has been closer to 15%. This lower rate can be attributed to a larger, more competitive applicant pool, and the fact that these applicants haven't demonstrated the same level of interest in Wesleyan as the ED applicants.

Do bear in mind that these are just rates and do not guarantee an acceptance. Each application will be evaluated individually, and a comprehensive, well-rounded application remains critical regardless of when you choose to apply. So, in essence, ED can boost your chances, but it is not a guarantee if the rest of your application does not deliver on the requirements of the university.