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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 89% |
Admission |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 23% | ||
Campus |
BC | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 1,976 students)
BC vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SUNY-ESF?
- Boston College is 790.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.3% higher at BC than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($62,950.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than BC ($20,928 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 7.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,120 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Boston College (89% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 473.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($49,992 vs. $8,713)
BC vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 165 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $44,700 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $46,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- BC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/