College comparison

Babson vs Colgate

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	Colgate Hamilton, NY
Acceptance rateColgate University is more selective	17%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	3,180
Avg net price	$40,514	$28,786
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Wellesley, MA	Hamilton, NY

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Colgate University harder to get into?

Colgate University is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Colgate University's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Babson College vs Colgate University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1430–1540 at Colgate University. 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.