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Wiley College Penn State Texas State| Wells College | Huston Tillotson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wells | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| 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
- Huston Tillotson University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,025 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Wells College is 157.5% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Wells than Huston Tillotson University ($32,362.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Huston-Tillotson University ($20,601 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 75.2% lower than costs at Wells College ($8,449 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Huston Tillotson University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 532.8% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($28,212 vs. $4,458)
Wells vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Wells .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 225 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming Wells students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Wells vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells or Huston-Tillotson University? 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Huston Tillotson University (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,000)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/