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Overview |
BC | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 82% |
Admission |
BC | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $288 |
Diversity |
BC | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
BC | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 66% | ||
Campus |
BC | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 15,287 students)
BC vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Northeastern?
- Boston College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at BC than Northeastern University ($62,950.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Northeastern ($30,559 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 14.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,120 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Boston College (82% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($49,992 vs. $42,331)
BC vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or BC .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 55 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at BC (32)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
BC vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $69,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,875)
- BC graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($196 vs. $288)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/