Babson College vs Boston College

The main residential campus of Babson College is 350 acres (1.4 km2) and located in the "Babson Park" section of Wellesley, Massachusetts, just fifteen miles west of Boston. Other campus and facilities are located at Boston, San Francisco and Miami. 

Boston College's main campus in Chestnut Hill, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of downtown Boston, is 175-acre. In addition to the main campus at Chestnut Hill, BC's 40-acre Newton Campus, is located 1-mile  to the west in the inner suburb of Newton, Massachusetts. Another campus is located around Brighton. There are several facilities spread across the city. 

At Babson, our community may be wildly diverse (culturally, ethnically, geographically), but there’s one thing we all agree on: supporting each other. As a Babson student, you’re surrounded by a support system in all areas of living and learning with resources that allow you to take care of your entire wellbeing—not just one part or another. Beyond honing leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a common goal, clubs and organizations at Babson are just plain fun. You can find out about all clubs during the annual Student Organization Fair. There are more than 100 organizations and 6 greek facilities. With 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports, plus intramural and club sports, there’s a way for everyone to play at Babson, regardless of how much you want to compete. From traditional residence halls to suite-style accommodations, the undergraduate housing options at Babson range in layout, but all offer a safe, comfortable, supportive, and engaging community ready to help fuel your personal growth and academic success. From sit-down meals to grab-and-go options, dining at Babson is about ensuring you get food that tastes good, is good for you, and works with your schedule. As a Babson student, you’ll have easy access to services designed to promote your wellbeing and safety so that you can do well inside the classroom and have fun outside the classroom.

Upper or Newton. Double or quad. Cheverus or Keyes. Wherever you live on campus, you are sure to experience a strong sense of community at Boston College. With 32 residence halls and 13 dining locations, you have plenty of options. University's comprehensive wellness resources reflect the Jesuit, Catholic value of  of cura personalis—care for the whole person—these services are designed to cultivate health, wellness, and safety so that students can thrive in all areas of their lives. Services include health services, counselling services and student center for wellness. With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, focused on everything from arts and culture to politics and socioeconomics to civics, service, and social justice, you'll have opportunities to connect to a wide variety of students, develop leadership skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond. Boston College is home to 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, a variety of club sports, 44 intramural sports programs, and courses in aquatics, spin, yoga, and more. That means you have plenty of reasons to cheer and countless opportunities to stay active.

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