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Overview |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 59% |
Admission |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $92 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Wellesley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Wellesley than Colby College ($61,584.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Wellesley ($16,951 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 16.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,330 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Colby College (59% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Wellesley College ($61,714 vs. $61,328)
Colby College vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 6 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $10,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $19,345)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($92 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/