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Overview |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BC | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 1,527 students)
BC vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Ursinus College?
- Boston College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at BC than Ursinus College ($62,950.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Ursinus College ($30,559 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 10.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,624 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($49,992 vs. $40,075)
BC vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Ursinus College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $32,900 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $58,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/