The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Clemson is a public and Boston College is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Boston College has more expensive tuition & fees ($67,680) than Clemson ($39,498).
  • It is harder to admit to Boston College than Clemson.
  • Boston College has a higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Clemson (1,320).
  • Boston College has higher submitted ACT score (30) than Clemson (30).
  • Clemson has more students with 28,466 students while Boston College has 15,287 students.
  • Boston College has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Clemson's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Clemson has more full-time faculties with 1,360 faculties while Boston College has 882 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Clemson University and Boston College.
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Clemsonvs.Boston College
Clemson, South CarolinaLocationChestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,554
Out-Of-State$39,498
2024 Tuition & Fees$67,680
76%% Receiving Financial Aid44%
$12,213Average Amount of Financial Aid$47,075
42.98 %Acceptance Rates16.66 %
20.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)34.60 %
1,320SAT Score1,490
30ACT Score34
85 %Graduation Rate90 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate6 %
92 %Retention Rate95 %
28,466Student Population15,287
1,360Number of Faculties882
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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