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Bentley Northeastern BU BC Brandeis University Fordham Muhlenberg College NYU Tufts Middlebury Villanova Emory| Babson College | Ursinus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,943 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,032 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,032 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,786 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,220 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,028 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,995 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1500 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Babson | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Ursinus 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (3,943 students vs. 1,492 students)
Babson vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Ursinus College than Babson College ($59,196.00 vs. $56,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Ursinus College ($30,220 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 38% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,064 vs. $20,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Babson College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($47,028 vs. $43,758)
Babson vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Babson (19.7%)
Babson vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Ursinus College (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $50,500 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $58,000)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/