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Overview |
UChicago | BC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,801 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,801 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,221 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,979 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,877 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 43% |
Admission |
UChicago | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,631 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 1,849 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 87.9% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1570 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UChicago | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $196 |
Diversity |
UChicago | BC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
UChicago | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 15,280 students)
UChicago vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or BC?
- Boston College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than UChicago for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $63,801.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at BC than University of Chicago ($66,410.00 vs. $63,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than BC ($27,979 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 4% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($18,475 vs. $19,221)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than Boston College (46% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 15.2% larger than aid received Boston College ($58,877 vs. $51,099)
UChicago vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 126 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at BC (32)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (15.7%) than UChicago (4.8%)
UChicago vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Boston College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $7,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $90,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($149 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/