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Overview |
UD | BC | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 40% |
Admission |
UD | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
UD | BC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UD | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 15,287 students)
UD vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or BC?
- Boston College is 370.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at BC than University of Delaware ($62,950.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than BC ($18,044 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 13.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,234 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Boston College (88% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 304% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($49,992 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or UD .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 182 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at BC (3.86)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than BC (16.7%)
UD vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Delaware (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $29,600 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $61,300)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,203)
- BC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/