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Overview |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 73% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $232 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Purchase College?
- Wellesley College is 771.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.7% higher at Wellesley than SUNY at Purchase College ($61,584.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Wellesley ($19,434 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 27.6% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,948 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Wellesley College (73% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 494.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($61,328 vs. $10,312)
Wellesley vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 287 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (92% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $27,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $40,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $13,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $22,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($92 vs. $232)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/