Babson College is the more selective of the two, admitting 16.0% of applicants versus 22.2% at University of Richmond. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $28,934 per year at Babson College versus $18,234 at University of Richmond. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1410–1500 at Babson College and 1420–1490 at University of Richmond.
| Metric | Babson College | University of Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 16.0% | 22.2% |
| Early acceptance rate | 27.5% | 33.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1410–1500 | 1420–1490 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Yield rate | 39.0% | 23.3% |
| Class size | 692 | 857 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $28,934 | $18,234 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $55,234 | $56,234 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Babson College admits 16.0% of applicants, compared with 22.2% at University of Richmond, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $28,934 per year at Babson College and $18,234 at University of Richmond, so University of Richmond is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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