Boston College vs. Holy Cross
Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - Boston College and Holy Cross where Boston College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Chestnut Hill, MA and Holy Cross is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Worcester, MA.
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- Both are Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years schools.
- Boston College has more expensive tuition & fees ($57,910) than Holy Cross ($54,740).
- It is harder to admit to Boston College than Holy Cross.
- Boston College has higher submitted SAT score (1,420) than Holy Cross (1,345).
- Boston College has higher submitted ACT score (97) than Holy Cross (90).
- Boston College has more students with 14,720 students while Holy Cross has 2,939 students.
- Boston College has more full-time faculties with 860 faculties while Holy Cross has 288 full-time faculties.
Next table compares the two rival schools - Boston College and College of the Holy Cross.
| Boston College | vs. | Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| $57,910 | Tuition & Fees | $54,740 |
| 45 (0.45%) | Number Receiving Financial Aid | 56 (1.91%) |
| $39,582 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $37,758 |
| 32.41 % | Acceptance Rates | 39.60 % |
| 26.15 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 31.24 % |
| 1,420 | SAT Score | 1,345 |
| 97 | ACT Score | 90 |
| 92 % | Graduation Rate | 92 % |
| 6 % | Transfer-out Rate | 6 % |
| 95 % | Retention Rate | 95 % |
| 14,720 | Student Population | 2,939 |
| 860 | Number of Faculties | 288 |
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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