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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Hofstra Tufts UMass Brandeis University Adelphi University Lehigh Colgate George Washington| Boston University | St John's University New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | St John's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BU | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
BU | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BU | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 19,663 students)
BU vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or St John's?
- Boston University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at BU than St John's University New York ($61,050.00 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 BU ($26,052 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,400 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 58% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($51,565 vs. $32,626)
BU vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 223 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming BU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than St John's University New York (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $10,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/