College comparison

Babson vs Villanova

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	Villanova Villanova, PA
Acceptance rateBabson College is more selective	17%	27%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1395–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	6,938
Avg net price	$40,514	$43,756
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Wellesley, MA	Villanova, PA

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Villanova University harder to get into?

Babson College is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Villanova University's is approximately 27% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1395–1510 at Villanova 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.