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BU Rutgers Villanova Northeastern Stevens Tufts Babson Colgate TCNJ Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | New Jersey Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | NJIT | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 13,007 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $15,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $32,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $17,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 90% |
Admission |
BC | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 13,993 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 9,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
BC | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
BC | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 7% | ||
Campus |
BC | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 13,007 students)
BC vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or NJIT?
- Boston College is 325.3% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at BC than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($66,410.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than BC ($16,736 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 23.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,000 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Boston College (90% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 192.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($51,099 vs. $17,447)
BC vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 175 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming BC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or NJIT? 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 NJIT and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $23,700 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $67,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- BC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/