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Overview |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Syracuse?
- Wellesley College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Wellesley than Syracuse University ($64,000.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Syracuse ($21,501 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,444 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Wellesley College (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 111.4% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($61,549 vs. $29,110)
Wellesley vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 174 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $65,900)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/