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BU Villanova Northeastern NJIT RPI Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Rutgers| Boston College | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Stevens | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BC | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $292 |
Diversity |
BC | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
BC | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Boston College is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 9,314 students)
BC vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Stevens?
- Boston College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at BC than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,950.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Stevens ($30,559 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,120 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Boston College (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 56.5% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($49,992 vs. $31,949)
BC vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 40 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at BC (3.86)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Stevens? 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 Stevens and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $89,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,250)
- BC graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($196 vs. $292)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/