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Overview |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 86% |
Admission |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $117 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or City College of New York?
- Wellesley College is 823.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.1% higher at Wellesley than CUNY City College ($64,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Wellesley ($4,599 vs. $21,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 10% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,104 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Wellesley College (86% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 566.4% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($61,549 vs. $9,236)
Wellesley vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 244 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than CUNY City College (92% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $18,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $49,800)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than City College of New York graduates. ($8,900 vs. $11,400)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than City College of New York graduates. ($92 vs. $117)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/