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Overview |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 57% |
Admission |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $218 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or University of Richmond?
- Wellesley College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Wellesley than University of Richmond ($61,584.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than University of Richmond ($21,362 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 28.3% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,870 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than University of Richmond (59% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($61,328 vs. $46,385)
Wellesley vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 32 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than University of Richmond (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $5,800 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $12,248 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($8,900 vs. $21,148)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($92 vs. $218)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/