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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York Penn State PAFA UNCSA| Wells College | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wells | UArts | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wells | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wells | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Wells | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wells | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at UArts than Wells College ($50,950.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than UArts ($20,601 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 21.3% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,800 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wells College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 10.8% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($28,212 vs. $25,460)
Wells vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Wells .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 34 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Wells students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UArts (23)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UArts (80%)
Wells vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells or UArts? 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 UArts and Wells.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Wells College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $5,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Wells graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Wells graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/