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Overview |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 3,595 students)
Babson vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Babson College ($59,250.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Lewis and Clark ($28,400 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 32.3% lower than costs at Babson College ($14,384 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Babson College ($38,167 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Lewis & Clark College (90% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $57,600 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark 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/