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Overview |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 0% |
Admission |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $255 |
Diversity |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 67% | ||
Campus |
BC | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 631 students)
BC vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Sierra Nevada University?
- Boston College is 83.4% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at BC than Sierra Nevada University ($62,950.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 16.6% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,825 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston College than Sierra Nevada University (40% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($49,992 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 368 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming BC students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
BC vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Sierra Nevada University (91% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $47,300 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $43,600)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,750)
- BC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($196 vs. $255)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/