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Overview |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 41% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $166 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Colgate than Wellesley College ($63,904.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Colgate ($21,362 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 18.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,106 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Colgate University (59% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Colgate University ($61,328 vs. $54,647)
Wellesley vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 5 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Wellesley vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is the same as at Colgate University (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $7,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($8,900 vs. $16,125)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($92 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley 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/