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Wellesley College vs Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

School

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricWellesleyColorado State
Acceptance Rate13.9%wins89.6%
SAT Range (25th–75th)1440–1550winsN/A
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35N/A
Tuition (Out-of-State)$64,320$33,751wins
Avg Net Price$25,008$20,332wins
Median Earnings (10 yr)$84,803wins$60,543
Graduation Rate91.2%wins66.9%
Retention Rate96.3%wins84.8%
Student–Faculty Ratio7:1wins17:1
Total Enrollment2,31825,148wins

Verdict

Based on the data above, Wellesley edges out Colorado State on 6 of 9 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

Wellesley Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 13.9%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1440–1550
  • Median Earnings (10 yr): $84,803
  • Graduation Rate: 91.2%

Colorado State Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $33,751
  • Avg Net Price: $20,332
  • Total Enrollment: 25,148

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