College comparison

Babson vs Boston College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Babson Wellesley, MA	Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
Acceptance rateBoston College is more selective	17%	16%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	10,085
Avg net price	$40,514	$41,704
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Wellesley, MA	Chestnut Hill, MA

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Boston College harder to get into?

Boston College is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Boston College's is approximately 16% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Babson College vs Boston College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1440–1540 at Boston College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.