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BU Lehigh Northeastern University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Tufts Lafayette College Babson Notre Dame Brandeis University Holy Cross| Boston College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Villanova | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 52% |
Admission |
BC | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $273 |
Diversity |
BC | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 78% | ||
Campus |
BC | Villanova | ||
| 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 Villanova based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 10,383 students)
BC vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Villanova?
- Boston College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at BC than Villanova University ($62,950.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Villanova ($30,559 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 0.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,087 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Boston College (52% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Villanova University ($49,992 vs. $42,834)
BC vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 54 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.86)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Villanova? 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 Villanova and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $85,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,497)
- BC graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/