Boston College vs. University of Miami

Two Rivalry Colleges in Atlantic Coast Conference

  • Both Boston College and University of Miami are private.
  • Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA and University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL.
  • Boston College has more expensive tuition of $67,680 than University of Miami ($59,926).
  • Boston College has tighter acceptance rate of 32.41% than University of Miami (35.70%).
  • Boston College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than University of Miami (1,390).
  • University of Miami is larger with 19,402 students than Boston College (15,287 students).
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#27 in National Universities
#9 in Massachusetts
Rankings#39 in National Universities
#2 in Florida
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Chestnut Hill, MALocationCoral Gables, FL
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$67,680Undergraduate$59,926
$35,900Graduate$44,858
$47,075Financial Aid$37,806
Admission
$80 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$85 graduate
32.41%Acceptance Rate35.70%
26.15%Yield20.22%
1,490 SAT, 34 ACTTest Scores1,390 SAT, 32 ACT
Student Population
15,287Total Students19,402
9,982Undergraduate12,504
5,305Graduate6,898
814Online Enrollment960
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
90%Graduation Rate84%
6%Transfer-out Rate
95%Retention Rate92%
$92,500Average Earning after Graduation$72,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619)
$10,120 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495)
$9,460 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$7,450 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
882 Full-time
497 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,451 Full-time
283 Part-time
3,524 Full-time
665 Part-time
Number of Staffs11,599 Full-time
565 Part-time
$143,185 for Faculties
$87,729 Part-time
Average Salary$120,379 for Faculties
$78,199 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023