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Boston College vs Tufts University

Chestnut Hill, MA · Medford, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database

Boston CollegeTufts University
Acceptance Rate16.4%11.5%
In-State Tuition$70,702$70,704
Out-of-State Tuition$70,702$70,704
Average Net Price$32,519$32,367
Graduation Rate91.0%94.0%
Total Enrollment15,43213,599
Student-Faculty Ratio1010

GradFax Analysis

Boston College accepts 16.4% of applicants. Tufts University accepts 11.5%. Tuition is close: $70,702 at Boston College, $70,704 at Tufts University. Boston College graduates 91% of students in 6 years. Tufts University graduates 94%.

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

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Boston College or Tufts University?

Tufts University. It accepts 11.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Boston College or Tufts University more affordable?

Tufts University, on average. After aid, students pay $32,367/year versus $32,519/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

Tufts University: 94% 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.