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Overview |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,943 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,032 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,032 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,786 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,220 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,028 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 86% |
Admission |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,995 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1500 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $228 |
Diversity |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 3,943 students)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Babson College is 275.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($56,032.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Babson than University of Massachusetts Boston ($56,032.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Babson ($17,554 vs. $30,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 18.7% lower than costs at Babson College ($17,512 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Babson College (86% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 272.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($47,028 vs. $12,611)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Babson .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 262 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Babson (19.7%)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (90% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $57,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/