Babson College and University of Massachusetts-Lowell are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Babson is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wellesley, MA and UMass - Lowell is a four-year, public school located in Lowell, MA.
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| Babson College | vs. | University of Massachusetts-Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | Location | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| School of business and management | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $57,152 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$16,966
Out-Of-State$36,264 |
| 42% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 64% |
| $45,847 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $13,518 |
| 17.09 % | Acceptance Rates | 83.04 % |
| 38.99 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 18.07 % |
| 1,460 | SAT Score | 1,280 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 29 |
| 93 % | Graduation Rate | 65 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 95 % | Retention Rate | 84 % |
| 3,932 | Student Population | 16,598 |
| 200 | Number of Faculties | 605 |
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |