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Overview |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Babson | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 2,175 students)
Babson vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Babson College ($61,600.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than St Lawrence University ($28,400 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 19% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,995 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Babson College (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Babson College ($44,093 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than St Lawrence University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $55,400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $53,100)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/