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Overview |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $111 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Baruch?
- Wellesley College is 788.7% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.9% higher at Wellesley than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($61,584.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Wellesley ($4,991 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are 4% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,352 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Wellesley College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 550.8% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($61,328 vs. $9,423)
Wellesley vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 139 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $61,800)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Baruch graduates. ($8,900 vs. $10,800)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Baruch graduates. ($92 vs. $111)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/