Boston, MA · Wellesley, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Boston University | Wellesley College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 14.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $68,102 | $67,176 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $68,102 | $67,176 |
| Average Net Price | $24,420 | $22,174 |
| Graduation Rate | 89.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 37,737 | 2,407 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10 | 7 |
GradFax Analysis
Boston University accepts 11.1% of applicants. Wellesley College accepts 14.0%. Tuition is close: $68,102 at Boston University, $67,176 at Wellesley College. Boston University graduates 89% of students in 6 years. Wellesley College graduates 92%.
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 11.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Wellesley College, on average. After aid, students pay $22,174/year versus $24,420/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Wellesley College: 92% of students finish in 6 years. Boston University is at 89%.
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.