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BU Villanova William & Mary Northeastern UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Tufts Michigan University of Richmond Babson Colgate| Boston College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UVA | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 28% |
Admission |
BC | UVA | ||
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| Applied | 36,069 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
BC | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BC | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UVA?
- Boston College is 279.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at BC than University of Virginia Main Campus ($66,410.00 vs. $53,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than BC ($17,831 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 32.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,940 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston College than University of Virginia Main Campus (43% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 72.2% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($51,099 vs. $29,675)
BC vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 16 points higher than at UVA (1364)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVA (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVA (3.85)
- UVA has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UVA? 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 UVA and BC.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Boston College (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $13,700 more per year than UVA graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $77,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UVA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UVA graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVA students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/