The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • UVA 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 UVA ($58,950).
  • It is harder to admit to Boston College than UVA.
  • Both UVA and Boston College have the same submitted SAT scores (1,490).
  • Boston College has higher submitted ACT score (33) than UVA (33).
  • UVA has more students with 26,082 students while Boston College has 15,287 students.
  • Boston College has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while UVA's ratio is 15 to 1.
  • UVA has more full-time faculties with 2,484 faculties while Boston College has 882 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Virginia-Main Campus and Boston College.
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UVAvs.Boston College
Charlottesville, VirginiaLocationChestnut 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$22,323
Out-Of-State$58,950
2024 Tuition & Fees$67,680
45%% Receiving Financial Aid44%
$23,989Average Amount of Financial Aid$47,075
18.66 %Acceptance Rates16.66 %
42.32 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)34.60 %
1,490SAT Score1,490
33ACT Score34
95 %Graduation Rate90 %
2 %Transfer-out Rate6 %
97 %Retention Rate95 %
26,082Student Population15,287
2,484Number of Faculties882
15 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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