College comparison

Babson vs College of the Holy Cross

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	College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA
Acceptance rateBabson College is more selective	17%	18%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1240–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	3,106
Avg net price	$40,514	$38,782
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Wellesley, MA	Worcester, MA

Quick answers

Is Babson College or College of the Holy Cross harder to get into?

Babson College is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and College of the Holy Cross's is approximately 18% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Babson College vs College of the Holy Cross?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1240–1410 at College of the Holy Cross. 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.