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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Emory Miami Colgate Brandeis University SMU Holy Cross NYU| Tulane University | Boston College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | BC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 43% |
Admission |
Tulane | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $196 |
Diversity |
Tulane | BC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Tulane | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | BC | ||
| 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 Tulane based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 13,078 students)
Tulane vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or BC?
- Boston College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at BC than Tulane University ($66,410.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Tulane ($32,590 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 2.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($18,088 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Boston College (60% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Tulane University ($51,099 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 34 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (15.7%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or BC? 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 BC and Tulane.
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $74,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,529)
- BC graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($196 vs. $284)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/