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Boston College vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Compare the rivalry schools - Boston College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Boston College is a Private, 4-years school located in Chestnut Hill, MA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a Public, 4-years school located in Blacksburg, VA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Boston College has higher submitted SAT score (1,490) than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1,330).
  • Boston College (16.66% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (56.98% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (38,170 students) is larger than Boston College (15,287 students).
  • Boston College has more expensive tuition & fees of $67,680 than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University($36,694).
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has more full-time faculties of 2,109 faculties than Boston College(882 facluties).
Boston College vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Boston CollegeVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
LocationChestnut Hill, MABlacksburg, VA
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$67,680$36,694
$15,478 for Virginia residents
Graduate Tuition$35,900$34,085
$18,013 for Virginia residents
Test Scores1,4901,330
Acceptance Rate17%57%
Admission Yield35%28%
Student Population15,287
9,982 undergraduate		38,170
30,434 undergraduate
Number of Faculty882 Full-time
497 part-time		2,109 Full-time
232 part-time
Number of Staffs3,524 Full-time
665 part-time		8,076 Full-time
531 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 117 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$47,075$8,832
Graduation Rate90%86%
Transfer-out Rate6%0%
Retention Rate95%91%

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