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Overview |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 45% |
Admission |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or NYU?
- Wellesley College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wellesley than New York University ($61,584.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than NYU ($21,362 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wellesley College are 6.2% lower than costs at New York University ($19,080 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than New York University (59% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 30.2% larger than aid received New York University ($61,328 vs. $47,096)
Wellesley vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 9 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming NYU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than NYU (12.5%)
Wellesley vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or NYU? 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 NYU and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than New York University (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($8,900 vs. $23,250)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($92 vs. $240)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/