Boston, MA · Wellesley, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Boston University | Wellesley College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,168 | $64,320 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,168 | $64,320 |
| Average Net Price | $14,465 | $5,690 |
| Graduation Rate | 90.0% | 91.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Boston University accepts 10.8% of applicants. Wellesley College accepts 13.9%. Tuition is close: $65,168 at Boston University, $64,320 at Wellesley College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 90% at Boston University, 91% at Wellesley College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Boston University. It accepts 10.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Wellesley College has lower published tuition: $64,320 versus $65,168. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Boston University is at 90%; Wellesley College is at 91%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.