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Overview |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or University of Scranton?
- Wellesley College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Wellesley than University of Scranton ($61,584.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than University of Scranton ($21,362 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 15.7% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,490 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Wellesley College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 103% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($61,328 vs. $30,218)
Wellesley vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 235 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than University of Scranton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $62,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/