Barnard vs Wellesley
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Barnard CollegeNew York, NYCatholic life on campusWellesley CollegeWellesley, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Barnard lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Wellesley has the lower price after aid: $6,587 a year, against $19,094 at Barnard.
- The average price after aid is lower at Wellesley: $25,496 a year, against $28,800 at Barnard.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Wellesley: $84,803, against $80,516 at Barnard.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New York, NY
Wellesley, MA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
3,353
2,418
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
9%
14%
Average SAT
1520
1520
ACT middle 50%
32–34
33–35
Graduation rate
93%
92%
First-year retention
97%
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,800
$25,496
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,600
$2,546
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,374
$2,836
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,094
$6,587
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,753
$11,551
Net price, over $110,000 income
$51,378
$54,188
Median debt
$18,000
$10,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$80,516
$84,803
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.