College comparison

Babson vs Bentley University

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	Bentley University Waltham, MA
Acceptance rateBabson College is more selective	17%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1280–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	4,474
Avg net price	$40,514	$37,930
Median earnings (10 yr)Babson reports higher median earnings	$123,938	$120,959
Graduation rate	93%	87%
Median debt	$20,000	$25,023
Economic mobility	2.8%	2.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Bentley University harder to get into?

Babson College is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Bentley University's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1280–1430 at Bentley 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.