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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pace University New York is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 357 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Wells?
- Pace University New York is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Pace University-New York than Wells College ($48,152.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Pace University-New York ($20,601 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 38.4% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,800 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 20.2% larger than aid received Wells College ($33,911 vs. $28,212)
Pace University-New York vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Pace University New York (1060) is 49 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Pace University-New York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York or Wells? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wells and Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Pace University New York (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $23,600 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $39,500)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Pace University-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/