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Overview |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $288 |
Diversity |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Northeastern than Babson College ($59,100.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Northeastern ($28,400 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 3.2% lower than costs at Babson College ($18,430 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Babson College (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Babson College ($42,331 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Babson .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 118 points higher than at Babson (1317)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Babson has a higher acceptance rate (22.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Babson vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Northeastern University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $39,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $69,500)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Babson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern 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/