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Overview |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 86% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Yeshiva University?
- Wellesley College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Wellesley than Yeshiva University ($61,584.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Yeshiva University ($21,362 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 37.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($13,850 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Wellesley College (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 98.1% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($61,328 vs. $30,955)
Wellesley vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 140 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Yeshiva University (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $10,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Yeshiva University graduates. ($8,900 vs. $19,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Yeshiva University graduates. ($92 vs. $201)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/