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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 89% |
Admission |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $171 |
Diversity |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BC | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,842 students)
BC vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SUNY Poly?
- Boston College is 790.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.1% higher at BC than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($62,950.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than BC ($13,799 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 15.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,008 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Boston College (89% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 426.4% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($49,992 vs. $9,497)
BC vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 239 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming BC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $37,700 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $2,415 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($16,585 vs. $19,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($171 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/