Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rhode Island School of Design's yield is 2 pts higher than Babson's
Yield rate - 2
Babson admits 17% vs. 19% at Rhode Island School of Design
Acceptance rate - 3
Rhode Island School of Design's SAT midpoint is 3 points higher than Babson's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rhode Island School of DesignHighly selective
- BabsonHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rhode Island School of DesignTest-optional
- BabsonTest-optional
How they read a record
Rhode Island School of Design
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Babson
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rhode Island School of Design | Babson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why