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BU NJIT Villanova Northeastern TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Tufts Binghamton University Babson| Boston College | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 52% |
Admission |
BC | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $229 |
Diversity |
BC | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 8% | ||
Campus |
BC | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Rutgers?
- Boston College is 385.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at BC than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($66,410.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than BC ($19,052 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 25.6% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,715 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Boston College (52% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 214.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($51,099 vs. $16,249)
BC vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 155 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $66,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $3,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,215)
- BC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/