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Bentley Vanderbilt Northeastern WUSTL BU BC Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon| Emory University | Babson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Babson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 3,989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | babson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Babson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $54,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $54,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $28,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $30,513 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 68% |
Admission |
Emory | Babson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 7,607 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,700 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 38.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Babson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Babson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $108,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Babson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emory | Babson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Babson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,989 students)
Emory vs. Babson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Babson?
- Emory University is 4% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Emory than Babson College ($57,120.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Babson ($26,680 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 11.8% lower than costs at Babson College ($17,016 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than Emory University (68% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Babson College ($48,914 vs. $30,513)
Emory vs. Babson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Babson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Babson or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 63 points higher than at Babson (1317)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Babson has a higher acceptance rate (22.3%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Babson? 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 Babson and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is the same as at Babson College (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/