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Overview |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 51% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $124 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Cornell than Wellesley College ($62,456.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Cornell ($21,362 vs. $26,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 12.3% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,988 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Cornell University (59% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Cornell University ($61,328 vs. $54,219)
Wellesley vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 59 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Wellesley vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Wellesley College (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell graduates. ($8,900 vs. $12,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell graduates. ($92 vs. $124)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/