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Overview |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 88% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $119 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Hunter | ||
| 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 Hunter College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Hunter?
- Wellesley College is 823.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.1% higher at Wellesley than CUNY Hunter College ($64,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Wellesley ($4,127 vs. $21,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 75.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($11,324 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Wellesley College (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 539.5% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($61,549 vs. $9,624)
Wellesley vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 204 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than CUNY Hunter College (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $48,800)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $2,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Hunter graduates. ($8,900 vs. $11,548)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Hunter graduates. ($92 vs. $119)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/