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Overview |
BC | U of R | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 71% |
Admission |
BC | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $253 |
Diversity |
BC | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 44% | ||
Campus |
BC | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 12,197 students)
BC vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or U of R?
- Boston College is 4% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at BC than University of Rochester ($62,950.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than U of R ($30,559 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,120 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Boston College (71% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 25.9% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($49,992 vs. $39,715)
BC vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or U of R? 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 U of R and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Rochester (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $19,900 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $71,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,500)
- BC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($196 vs. $253)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/