Chestnut Hill, MA · Needham, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Boston College | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 21.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $67,680 | $64,458 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,680 | $64,458 |
| Average Net Price | $21,178 | $24,509 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Boston College accepts 15.7% of applicants. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepts 21.7%. Boston College's tuition is $67,680. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's is $64,458. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 91% at Boston College, 92% at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Boston College. It accepts 15.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has lower published tuition: $64,458 versus $67,680. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Boston College is at 91%; Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is at 92%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.