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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Elon Wofford College Clemson Brandeis University Fordham Davidson NYU Tufts| Babson College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | Furman | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,943 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,032 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,032 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,786 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,220 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,028 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,995 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1500 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Babson | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Babson | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Babson College is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,943 students vs. 2,505 students)
Babson vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Furman?
- Furman University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Furman than Babson College ($57,902.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Furman ($30,220 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 31% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,868 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Babson College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($47,028 vs. $40,954)
Babson vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Babson (19.7%)
Babson vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Furman? 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 Furman and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Furman University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $54,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/