Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Barnard Washington and Lee University of Richmond Vassar Tufts UNC Chapel Hill Duke Amherst BU Elon William & Mary Furman| Wellesley College | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | davidson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $59,510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 65% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $175 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,418 students vs. 1,904 students)
Wellesley vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Davidson?
- Wellesley College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Wellesley than Davidson College ($64,000.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Davidson ($21,501 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 21.5% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,400 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Wellesley College (65% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Davidson College ($61,549 vs. $49,355)
Wellesley vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 14 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (14.5%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is the same as at Davidson College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $63,500)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($8,900 vs. $17,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($92 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/