Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMass UConn Barnard UD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Penn State Vassar Syracuse Tufts Middlebury Binghamton University Amherst| Wellesley College | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | uvm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $16,280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or UVM?
- Wellesley College is 278.3% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Wellesley than University of Vermont ($61,584.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than UVM ($21,362 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 42.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($13,354 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Wellesley College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 219.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($61,328 vs. $19,189)
Wellesley vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 158 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or UVM? 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 UVM and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than University of Vermont (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $14,600 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $53,500)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $13,400 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($8,900 vs. $22,300)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($92 vs. $230)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/