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Overview |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 12.8% | ||
| 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 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $180 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 1,493 students)
Wellesley vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Whitman College?
- Wellesley College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Wellesley than Whitman College ($61,584.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Whitman College ($21,362 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 34.2% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,220 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Wellesley College (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 91.4% larger than aid received Whitman College ($61,328 vs. $32,047)
Wellesley vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 55 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Wellesley students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Whitman College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $56,900)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $17,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($92 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/