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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Brandeis University St Lawrence University Skidmore College Fordham NYU Tufts Middlebury Union College| Babson College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 95% |
Admission |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 1,607 students)
Babson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Babson College ($60,350.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($28,400 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 12.5% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,910 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Babson College (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 45.3% larger than aid received Babson College ($44,331 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $48,300 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $60,200)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/