| Babson vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of business and management | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,032 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
| cheaper$54,600 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
| Less$29,393 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,440 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier22.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter14.37% |
| Favorable38.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.32% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,989 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
| Smaller2,761 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
| Smaller1,228 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
| Smaller404 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower88% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,130) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,736) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 247 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Higher$159,485 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.