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Overview |
Babson | Drew University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Babson | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Babson | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Babson College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 2,092 students)
Babson vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Drew University?
- Babson College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Babson than Drew University ($54,944.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Babson ($28,183 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 16% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,402 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Babson College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Babson College ($31,901 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Drew University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Drew University and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Drew University (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $53,000 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $55,500)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/