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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Hofstra Colgate Adelphi University Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame| Boston College | St John's University New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | St John's | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BC | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 15,287 students)
BC vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or St John's?
- Boston College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at BC than St John's University New York ($62,950.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than BC ($26,052 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 16.6% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($16,120 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 53.2% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($49,992 vs. $32,626)
BC vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 300 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming BC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or St John's? 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 St John's and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than St John's University New York (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $29,500 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $61,400)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/