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Overview |
Babson | Providence | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 81% |
Admission |
Babson | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Babson | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Babson | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Babson based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Providence?
- Providence College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Providence than Babson College ($56,980.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Providence ($28,400 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 15% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,540 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Babson College (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Babson College ($30,971 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Providence? 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 Providence and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Providence College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $40,500 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $68,000)
- Babson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Babson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/