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Side-by-side admissions data for Boston University and Boston College. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | BU | BC |
|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 15.5% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1370–1510 | 1410–1520 |
| Average GPA | 3.72 | 3.92 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 18,080 | 9,530 |
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Boston, MA | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| Founded | 1839 | 1863 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | No | Yes |
| Meets Full Need | No | Yes |
Which is right for you?
BU and BC weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
LeadershipBC values this more
BU: ImportantBC: Very important
BU
Charles River campus with top communications and engineering programs.
Full profile BC
Jesuit university combining strong academics with Division I athletics.
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