College comparison

Carleton 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	Carleton Northfield, MN	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateWellesley College is more selective	20%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1450–1560	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,086	2,300
Avg net price	$25,407	$25,496
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Northfield, MN	Wellesley, MA

Quick answers

Is Carleton College or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Wellesley College is more selective: Carleton College's acceptance rate is approximately 20% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1450–1560 at Carleton 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.