Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Barnard Vassar Tufts St Lawrence University Skidmore College Amherst BU BC MHC NYU Northeastern Williams| Wellesley College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | hws.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $60,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 1,607 students)
Wellesley vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Wellesley College is 2% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Wellesley than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,584.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,362 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 12.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,910 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Wellesley College (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 38.3% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,328 vs. $44,331)
Wellesley vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $60,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/