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Overview |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,416 students)
Wellesley vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Denison?
- Wellesley College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Wellesley than Denison University ($61,584.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Denison ($21,362 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 32.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,400 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Wellesley College (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 68% larger than aid received Denison University ($61,328 vs. $36,497)
Wellesley vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Denison? 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 Denison and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Denison University (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $56,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($92 vs. $268)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/