Chestnut Hill, MA · Medford, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Boston College | Tufts University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 10.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $67,680 | $67,844 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,680 | $67,844 |
| Average Net Price | $21,178 | $16,613 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Boston College accepts 15.7% of applicants. Tufts University accepts 10.1%. Tuition is close: $67,680 at Boston College, $67,844 at Tufts University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 91% at Boston College, 93% at Tufts University.
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
Tufts University. It accepts 10.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Boston College has lower published tuition: $67,680 versus $67,844. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Tufts University: 93% of students finish in 6 years. Boston College is at 91%.
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.