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Overview |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 57% |
Admission |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $218 |
Diversity |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Babson | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Babson College is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 3,876 students)
Babson vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Richmond than Babson College ($60,330.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than University of Richmond ($28,400 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 28% lower than costs at Babson College ($14,870 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than University of Richmond (68% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 52% larger than aid received Babson College ($46,385 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Babson .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 20 points higher than at Babson (1317)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than University of Richmond (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $34,600 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $4,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/