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Overview |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 86% |
Admission |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $215 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Wellesley College is 771.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.7% higher at Wellesley than SUNY at Geneseo ($61,584.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Wellesley ($19,557 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 34.7% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,166 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Wellesley College (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 658.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($61,328 vs. $8,089)
Wellesley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 163 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $17,000 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $51,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $11,974 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($8,900 vs. $20,874)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($92 vs. $215)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/