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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | USciences | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 0% |
Admission |
BC | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 39% | ||
Campus |
BC | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,420 students)
BC vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or USciences?
- Boston College is 144% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at BC than University of the Sciences ($62,950.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 9.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,120 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston College than University of the Sciences (40% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($49,992 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 235 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming BC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USciences (3.63)
BC vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or USciences? 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 USciences and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of the Sciences (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $90,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/