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TCU Baylor Barnard UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Vassar Tufts Rice Trinity SCU| Wellesley College | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 73% |
Admission |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or SMU?
- Wellesley College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Wellesley than Southern Methodist University ($61,584.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than SMU ($21,362 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 7.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,750 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Wellesley College (73% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 73.5% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($61,328 vs. $35,344)
Wellesley vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 39 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Wellesley students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or SMU? 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 SMU and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Southern Methodist University (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($8,900 vs. $21,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($92 vs. $222)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/