Boston College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. BC is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chestnut Hill, MA and Virginia Tech is a four-year, public school located in Blacksburg, VA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Boston College | vs. | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $70,702 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$15,948
Out-Of-State$37,764 |
| 45% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 52% |
| $50,287 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,993 |
| 16.43 % | Acceptance Rates | 54.78 % |
| 43.46 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 25.35 % |
| 1,500 | SAT Score | 1,360 |
| 34 | ACT Score | 30 |
| 91 % | Graduation Rate | 86 % |
| 7 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 96 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 15,432 | Student Population | 38,857 |
| 893 | Number of Faculties | 2,219 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 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 |
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