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Overview |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 9,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $14,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $24,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $16,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $13,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 83% |
Admission |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 7,754 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 7,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 990/1345 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $253 |
Diversity |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BC | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than William Paterson University of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 9,426 students)
BC vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- Boston College is 352.1% more expensive to attend than William Paterson University of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $14,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at BC than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($66,410.00 vs. $24,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than BC ($16,999 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 15.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,990 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Boston College (83% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 265.4% larger than aid received William Paterson University of New Jersey ($51,099 vs. $13,984)
BC vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 390 points higher than at William Paterson University of New Jersey (990)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (91% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $44,400 more per year than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $46,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,500)
- BC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($196 vs. $253)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/