College comparison

Bates 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	Bates Lewiston, ME	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateBates College is more selective	13%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1530	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,760	2,300
Avg net price	$29,351	$25,496
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Lewiston, ME	Wellesley, MA

Quick answers

Is Bates College or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Bates College is more selective: Bates College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bates College vs Wellesley College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1530 at Bates College 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.