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American vs. BC

American ranked #57 and BC ranked #28 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and Boston College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • BC's tuition ($70,702) is more expensive than American ($58,771).
  • BC's acceptance rate (16.43%) is lower than American (61.96%).
  • BC has higher yield (43.46%) than American (15.62%).
  • BC's SAT score (1,500) is higher than American (1,370).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
  • BC (15,432 students) is larger than American (12,321 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BC ($50,287) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($33,548).
  • BC's graduation rate (91%) is higher than American (75%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$58,771
Financial Aid
$33,548
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
61.96% Acceptance Rate
15.62% Yield
Enrollment
7,476 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
895 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$123,494 Faculty Salary
$97,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Boston College

Boston College

Private, 4 years • Chestnut Hill, MA #28 National Universities, #8 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$70,702
Financial Aid
$50,287
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
16.43% Acceptance Rate
43.46% Yield
Enrollment
10,314 Undergraduate
5,118 Graduate
732 Online Students
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
893 Faculties (full-time)
3,687 Staffs (full-time)
$163,290 Faculty Salary
$95,092 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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