College comparison

Northeastern 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 Boston, MA	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	5%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,326	2,300
Avg net price	$30,915	$25,496
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$92,538	$84,803
Graduation rate	91%	92%
Median debt	$24,250	$10,000
Economic mobility	2.4%	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Northeastern University or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Northeastern University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Northeastern University 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.