College comparison

Babson vs Smith

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	Smith Northampton, MA
Acceptance rateBabson College is more selective	17%	21%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1420–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	2,544
Avg net price	$40,514	$27,579
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Wellesley, MA	Northampton, MA

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Smith College harder to get into?

Babson College is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Smith College's is approximately 21% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1420–1540 at Smith 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.