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Overview |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 326 students)
Wellesley vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or The King's College?
- Wellesley College is 193.3% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.3% higher at Wellesley than The King's College ($61,584.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than The King's College ($21,362 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The King's College are 3.7% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,394 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Wellesley College (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 148.9% larger than aid received The King's College ($61,328 vs. $24,640)
Wellesley vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 188 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or The King's 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 The King's College and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than The King's College (92% vs. 51%)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $23,250)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($92 vs. $240)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's 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/