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Overview |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 7,861 students)
BC vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Saint Joseph's University?
- Boston College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at BC than Saint Joseph's University ($62,950.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Saint Joseph's University ($30,559 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 5.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,285 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 67.6% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($49,992 vs. $29,822)
BC vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Saint Joseph's University (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $26,900 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $64,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,008)
- BC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/