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Bentley AU Georgetown Northeastern BU BC Brandeis University Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova NYU| George Washington University | Babson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Babson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | babson.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Babson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $54,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $54,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,513 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 68% |
Admission |
George Washington | Babson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 7,607 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,700 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 22.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 38.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Babson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $108,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Babson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | Babson | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 59% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Babson | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,989 students)
George Washington vs. Babson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Babson?
- George Washington University is 13% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at George Washington than Babson College ($62,110.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than George Washington ($28,400 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 21% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,720 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Babson College (78% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Babson College ($35,257 vs. $30,513)
George Washington vs. Babson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Babson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Babson or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 23 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Babson (3.79)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Babson (22.3%)
George Washington vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than George Washington University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $28,000 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington 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 George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/