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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1430/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $92 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Wellesley | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,447 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 323.5% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Wellesley than University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,584.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wellesley ($17,123 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 12.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,896 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Wellesley College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 452.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,328 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 314 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $16,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $51,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $13,160 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($8,900 vs. $22,060)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($92 vs. $228)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/