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BU Villanova Northeastern William & Mary Tufts UVA Babson Lehigh Washington and Lee Colgate Bucknell Brandeis University| Boston College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 57% |
Admission |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $218 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
BC | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,876 students)
BC vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Richmond?
- Boston College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at BC than University of Richmond ($62,950.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than BC ($29,248 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 8.4% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,870 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Boston College (57% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 7.8% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($49,992 vs. $46,385)
BC vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 43 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Richmond (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $17,000 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $73,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,148 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,148)
- BC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($196 vs. $218)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/