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Overview |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Saint Joseph's University?
- Babson College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Babson than Saint Joseph's University ($54,944.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Saint Joseph's University ($28,400 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 24.5% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,285 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,513 vs. $29,822)
Babson vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Saint Joseph's University (90% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $44,500 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/