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Overview |
BC | NYU | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 41% |
Admission |
BC | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BC | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
BC | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BC | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or NYU?
- Boston College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at BC than New York University ($66,410.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than BC ($30,730 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 23.3% lower than costs at New York University ($18,475 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston College than New York University (43% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 5.9% larger than aid received New York University ($51,099 vs. $48,269)
BC vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 20 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NYU (3.79)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (15.7%) than NYU (9.4%)
BC vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or NYU? 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 NYU and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $14,900 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $76,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- BC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/