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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 95% |
Admission |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 56% | ||
Campus |
BC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 1,607 students)
BC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Boston College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at BC than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($62,950.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,559 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 4.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,120 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Boston College (95% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($49,992 vs. $44,331)
BC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hobart William Smith Colleges and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $30,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $60,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/