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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Case Western Brandeis University RPI Colgate Fordham Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College| Babson College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | U of R | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 71% |
Admission |
Babson | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Babson | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Babson | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Babson | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at U of R than Babson College ($60,550.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than U of R ($28,400 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 4.4% lower than costs at Babson College ($18,232 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Babson College (71% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 30.2% larger than aid received Babson College ($39,715 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or U of R? 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 U of R and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than University of Rochester (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $37,500 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/