Chestnut Hill, MA · Medford, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Boston College | Tufts University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 16.4% | 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 Rate | 91.0% | 94.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 15,432 | 13,599 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10 | 10 |
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
Tufts University. It accepts 11.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Tufts University, on average. After aid, students pay $32,367/year versus $32,519/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
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.