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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Brandeis University Fordham NYU Tufts Middlebury Villanova Emory George Washington| Babson College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Jefferson?
- Babson College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Babson than Thomas Jefferson University ($54,944.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Babson ($28,110 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 29.3% lower than costs at Babson College ($14,715 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Babson College ($32,486 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Babson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Babson graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $108,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/