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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 84% |
Admission |
BC | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
BC | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BC | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 718 students)
BC vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Penn State York?
- Boston College is 330.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at BC than Penn State York ($62,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than BC ($18,910 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 24.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($12,984 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Boston College (84% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 492.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($49,992 vs. $8,440)
BC vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 330 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming BC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Penn State York (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $35,600 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $55,300)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- BC graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/