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Barnard RIT Vassar Tufts St Lawrence University Amherst BU BC MHC RPI NYU Syracuse| Wellesley College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Clarkson?
- Wellesley College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Wellesley than Clarkson University ($61,584.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Clarkson ($21,362 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 14% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,744 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Wellesley College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($61,328 vs. $41,285)
Wellesley vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 171 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Clarkson University (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/