| Boston College | vs. | UMass Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $67,680 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$17,357
Out-Of-State$39,293 |
| 44% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 77% |
| $47,075 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| 16.66 % | Acceptance Rates | 63.52 % |
| 34.60 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 19.36 % |
| 1,490 | SAT Score | 1,370 |
| 34 | ACT Score | 31 |
| 90 % | Graduation Rate | 83 % |
| 6 % | Transfer-out Rate | 11 % |
| 95 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 15,287 | Student Population | 32,229 |
| 882 | Number of Faculties | 1,452 |
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |