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Overview |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 94% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Fordham?
- Wellesley College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Wellesley than Fordham University ($64,000.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Fordham ($21,501 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wellesley College are 15.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($19,920 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Wellesley College (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 85% larger than aid received Fordham University ($61,549 vs. $33,278)
Wellesley vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 96 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Fordham University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $64,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($92 vs. $268)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/