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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
BU | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
BU | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
BU | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 3,543 students)
BU vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Champlain College?
- Boston University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at BU than Champlain College ($61,050.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Champlain College ($27,829 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 6.6% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,330 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 94.6% larger than aid received Champlain College ($51,565 vs. $26,498)
BU vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 147 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming BU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Champlain 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 Champlain College and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Champlain College (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $24,800 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,643 vs. $27,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/