College comparison

Babson vs Harvard

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	Harvard Cambridge, MA
Acceptance rateHarvard University is more selective	17%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1390–1530	1510–1580
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,728	7,601
Avg net price	$40,514	$19,066
Median earnings (10 yr)Babson reports higher median earnings	$123,938	$101,817
Graduation rate	93%	98%
Median debt	$20,000	$14,000
Economic mobility	2.8%	1.8%
Test policy	—	test-required
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Babson College or Harvard University harder to get into?

Harvard University is more selective: Babson College's acceptance rate is approximately 17% and Harvard University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1390–1530 at Babson College and 1510–1580 at Harvard 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.