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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 73% |
Admission |
BC | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $232 |
Diversity |
BC | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BC | Purchase College | ||
| 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
- Boston College is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,182 students)
BC vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Purchase College?
- Boston College is 790.4% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.7% higher at BC than SUNY at Purchase College ($62,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than BC ($19,434 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 7.8% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,948 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Boston College (73% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 384.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($49,992 vs. $10,312)
BC vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 298 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming BC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (91% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $50,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $40,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- BC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/