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BU Villanova Northeastern Rutgers Tufts Babson Colgate NJIT Rowan University Brandeis University Holy Cross UD| Boston College | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 58% |
Admission |
BC | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
BC | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
BC | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BC | TCNJ | ||
| 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 7,629 students)
BC vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or TCNJ?
- Boston College is 345.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at BC than The College of New Jersey ($62,950.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than BC ($22,273 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 14% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,144 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Boston College (58% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 322.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($49,992 vs. $11,826)
BC vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 153 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $28,800 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $62,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- BC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/