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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Penn State Brandeis University Syracuse Fordham Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT| Babson College | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | Drexel | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Babson | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Babson | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 3% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Drexel than Babson College ($56,595.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Drexel ($28,400 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 12.1% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,980 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 11% larger than aid received Babson College ($33,861 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Babson .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 103 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Babson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Drexel University (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $31,100 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $77,400)
- Babson College students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Babson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/