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Overview |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,117 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $33,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $33,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,491 | $23,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,183 | $27,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 1,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Naropa University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,117 students vs. 357 students)
Naropa University vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Wells?
- Naropa University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $33,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Naropa University than Wells College ($34,400.00 vs. $33,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Naropa University ($23,956 vs. $31,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 39.8% lower than costs at Wells College ($10,696 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Naropa University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Naropa University ($27,056 vs. $21,183)
Naropa University vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Wells (69.6%)
Naropa University vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University or Wells? 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 Wells and Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Naropa University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/