<p>Bentley spends a much larger portion of money on financial aid while Babson spends more on faculties and programs such as maintaining their number 1 entrepreneurship program, etc.</p>
<p>You can’t look at the aggregate numbers/dollars…you need to look at their common data set (Section H) to see the average aid per student; Bentley has a way higher undergrad enrollment than Babson. Also, Babson has a far higher international student population so they can spread more $$ to US students.</p>
<p>Look, being in a MBA program, your grad school choice is more important…whichever of the 3 B’s you pick, do well. My take having looked at all 3 for UG – Babson is the best for entrepreneur – if that’s your future gig, but by its own admission (it doesn’t even show up in USNEWS rankings because it classifies itself as business speciality), it is a very focused on starting/running your own business. If that’s what you want, pick Babson.</p>
<p>Bentley is slightly better reputation (USNEWS/Businessweek), but Bryant has been gaining while Bentley has been falling. But assuming equal aid, Bentley will cost you $20K or so more for 4 years. Bryant has better reputation in terms of co-curricular and other opportunities, but that depends on how involved you want to be…some kids get into everything, others just want to study and party. </p>
<p>Both have fantastic career services and if you do well and take advantage of internships, you’ll be very marketable. Bryant does offer a bit more flexibility if you sour on hardcore business as they have more lib arts major. Both are getting big in international business; Bryant had a higher ranking in IB than Bentley, but Bentley does have the EQUIS accreditation. </p>
<p>Both have high grad rates, but ultimately that is up to you; Bottom line is Bryant is a better value (but that depends on the aid package), but each campus has some pros and cons you need to visit and see which is a better fit. In either case, don’t slack – get a high GPA to set yourself up for MBA down the road.</p>