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Overview |
Babson | Union College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,943 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,032 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,032 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,786 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,220 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,028 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 94% |
Admission |
Babson | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,995 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1500 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Babson | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Babson | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,943 students vs. 2,082 students)
Babson vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Union College?
- Union College is 18% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Union College than Babson College ($66,105.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Union College ($30,220 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 26.8% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,389 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Babson College (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Union College ($47,028 vs. $38,751)
Babson vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Babson (19.7%)
Babson vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Union College? 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 Union College and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Union College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $34,300 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $74,200)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/