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Overview |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Providence?
- Wellesley College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Wellesley than Providence College ($61,584.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Providence ($21,362 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 15.4% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,540 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Wellesley College (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 98% larger than aid received Providence College ($61,328 vs. $30,971)
Wellesley vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Providence? 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 Providence and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $100 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $68,000)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/