Amherst, MA · Wellesley, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Amherst College | Babson College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $67,280 | $56,032 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,280 | $56,032 |
| Average Net Price | $3,521 | $10,673 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Amherst College accepts 9.8% of applicants. Babson College accepts 19.7%. Amherst College's tuition is $67,280. Babson College's is $56,032. Babson College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at Amherst College, 92% at Babson College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Amherst College. It accepts 9.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Babson College has lower published tuition: $56,032 versus $67,280. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Amherst College is at 93%; Babson College is at 92%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.