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Overview |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Babson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Babson College is 255.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Babson than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($54,944.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Babson ($17,240 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 36.6% lower than costs at Babson College ($13,930 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Babson College (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 154.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($30,513 vs. $11,983)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Babson .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 120 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Babson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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-Lowell and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (90% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $53,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/