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Overview |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,107 students)
Wellesley vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Union College?
- Union College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Union College than Wellesley College ($63,603.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Union College ($21,362 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 21% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,768 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Wellesley College (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 63.4% larger than aid received Union College ($61,328 vs. $37,530)
Wellesley vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Union 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 Union College and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/