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BU BC Tufts Babson Barnard NYU Brandeis University Vassar Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Wellesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #17 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $61,584 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $61,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $19,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $61,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 59% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 8,491 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 1,152 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 50.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $92 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Wellesley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,447 students)
Northeastern vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Wellesley?
- Wellesley College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Wellesley than Northeastern University ($61,584.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Northeastern ($21,362 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 3.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,430 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Wellesley College (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($61,328 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 66 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,875)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($92 vs. $288)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/