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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Penn State Binghamton University UB Brandeis University Fordham Holy Cross| Boston College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 77% |
Admission |
BC | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
BC | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 15,287 students)
BC vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Syracuse?
- Boston College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at BC than Syracuse University ($62,950.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Syracuse ($30,559 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,120 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Boston College (77% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($49,992 vs. $34,737)
BC vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 185 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Syracuse University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $65,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/