College comparison

Northeastern University Oakland vs Wellesley

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateWellesley College is more selective	17%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1520	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	464	2,300
Avg net price	$25,181	$25,496
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern University Oakland reports higher median earnings	$92,538	$84,803
Graduation rate	—	92%
Median debt	$24,250	$10,000
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Northeastern University Oakland or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Wellesley College is more selective: Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University Oakland vs Wellesley College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1520 at Northeastern University Oakland and 1460–1560 at Wellesley College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.