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Overview |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 61% |
Admission |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Babson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 2,243 students)
Babson vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Babson College ($60,590.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Babson ($24,733 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 12.5% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,920 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than Washington and Lee University (68% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 82.1% larger than aid received Babson College ($55,567 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Babson .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 78 points higher than at Babson (1317)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Babson (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Babson has a higher acceptance rate (22.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Babson vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Babson.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Babson College (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/