University of North Carolina vs Wellesley College

Wellesley College is the more selective of the two at 14%, versus 15% at University of North Carolina. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

University of North Carolina and Wellesley College are almost equally selective (15% vs 14%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. University of North Carolina leans more on standardized test scores, geographical residence, state residency, while Wellesley College puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, University of North Carolina's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1470 and Wellesley College's is around 1500. Admitted students at Wellesley College post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.