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Overview |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 1,527 students)
Wellesley vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Ursinus College?
- Wellesley College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Wellesley than Ursinus College ($61,584.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Ursinus College ($21,362 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 30.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,624 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Wellesley College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 53% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($61,328 vs. $40,075)
Wellesley vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Ursinus College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $58,000)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College 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/