College comparison

Colby 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	Colby Waterville, ME	Wellesley Wellesley, MA
Acceptance rateColby College is more selective	7%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1460–1550	1460–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,407	2,300
Avg net price	$17,180	$25,496
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Waterville, ME	Wellesley, MA

Quick answers

Is Colby College or Wellesley College harder to get into?

Colby College is more selective: Colby College's acceptance rate is approximately 7% and Wellesley College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1460–1550 at Colby 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.