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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | EC | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | EC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BC | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 657 students)
BC vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or EC?
- Boston College is 78.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at BC than Elmira College ($62,950.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than BC ($24,040 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 20.4% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,388 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Elmira College ($49,992 vs. $27,091)
BC vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or EC? 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 EC and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Elmira College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $44,900 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $46,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/