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Barnard Vassar Tufts Hobart William Smith Colleges Clarkson Amherst Union College BU Skidmore College BC MHC NYU| Wellesley College | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 2,089 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $36,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $43,490 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 3,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1255/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,418 students vs. 2,089 students)
Wellesley vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or St Lawrence University?
- Wellesley College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than St Lawrence University for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $63,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Wellesley than St Lawrence University ($64,000.00 vs. $63,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than St Lawrence University ($21,501 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 20.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,480 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Wellesley College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 41.5% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($61,549 vs. $43,490)
Wellesley vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or St Lawrence University? 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 St Lawrence University and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than St Lawrence University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $15,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $53,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/