The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • FSU 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 FSU ($18,786).
  • It is harder to admit to Boston College than FSU.
  • Boston College has a higher submitted SAT score (1,290) than FSU (1,290).
  • Boston College has higher submitted ACT score (29) than FSU (29).
  • FSU has more students with 44,161 students while Boston College has 15,287 students.
  • Boston College has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while FSU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • FSU has more full-time faculties with 1,631 faculties while Boston College has 882 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Florida State University and Boston College.
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FSUvs.Boston College
Tallahassee, FloridaLocationChestnut 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$5,656
Out-Of-State$18,786
2024 Tuition & Fees$67,680
87%% Receiving Financial Aid44%
$9,725Average Amount of Financial Aid$47,075
25.04 %Acceptance Rates16.66 %
30.86 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)34.60 %
1,290SAT Score1,490
29ACT Score34
84 %Graduation Rate90 %
5 %Transfer-out Rate6 %
94 %Retention Rate95 %
44,161Student Population15,287
1,631Number of Faculties882
17 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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