Emory vs. Babson

Comparable Facts

Compare Emory University in Atlanta, GA with Babson College in Wellesley, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Emory University is larger than Babson based on total student enrollment (15,175 students vs. 3,932 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large Suburban setting); Babson College is in Wellesley, MA (Large Suburban setting).
• Emory University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Babson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emory University 10:1; Babson College 15:1.

Emory vs. Babson Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emory or Babson? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Babson ($27,303 vs. $32,019).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 6.2% lower than at Babson College ($20,220 vs. $21,550).
• Emory University is 12.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Babson (about $7,128 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $57,152.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.5% higher at Emory than at Babson College (about $7,128 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $57,152.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Emory University than at Babson College (47% vs. 39%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 16.9% larger than aid received by Babson College students ($56,319 vs. $48,173).

Emory vs. Babson Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Babson? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Babson and Emory.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Emory University (1510) is 50 points higher than at Babson (1460).
• Incoming Emory students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 32 at Babson).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 1470/1550; Babson College 1390/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 32/35; Babson College 31/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Emory - Test optional; Babson - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emory Jan 1, 2027; Babson Jan 3, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Emory students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Babson (3.79).
• Babson has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Emory (10.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.4% at Emory vs. 39% at Babson.

Emory vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Emory and Babson? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at Emory is the same as at Babson College (90% vs. 90%).
• Graduates from Babson College earn a median of about $27,000 more per year than Emory graduates about ten years after starting college ($108,500 vs. $81,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Emory University graduates have a $8,767 lower median loan debt than Babson graduates ($17,233 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, Emory graduates have an estimated $90 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Babson graduates ($178 vs. $268).
• More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.