Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Wake Forest University is a private-research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
| Boston College | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 39 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 631 QS World University 2024 | # 47 US News 2024 # 701 QS World University 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 251 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 29 for Law by US News 2024 | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 48 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -20 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -18 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31.1 % | 30.3 % |
| Exam Score | SAT-1320 | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 59050 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23070 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27992 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 52348 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38650 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29302 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 96% of the students graduating get employed or pursue higher education. The median starting salary for graduates is around $62,000. Some of the top employers include: Dell, PWC, UBS, Forbes, Goldman Sachs, Epsilon, Suffolk, Wayfair etc. | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $135,000 Bachelor of Science: $101,000 Bachelor of Arts: $94,000 Master (Other): $90,000 Masters in Science: $86,000 Masters of Arts: $75,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submitting test score is optional Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 1 reviews | - |
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| General Facts | Boston College | Wake Forest University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | College | University |
| Established | 1863 | 1834 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Boston College's main campus in Chestnut Hill, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of downtown Boston, is 175-acre. In addition to the main campus at Chestnut Hill, BC's 40-acre Newton Campus, is located 1-mile to the west in the inner suburb of Newton, Massachusetts. Another campus is located around Brighton. There are several facilities spread across the city. | The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, has been located north of downtown Winston-Salem since the university moved there in 1956. The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist medical campus has two locations, the older one located near the Ardmore neighborhood in central Winston-Salem, and the newer campus at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter downtown. The university also occupies laboratory space at Biotech Plaza at Innovation Quarter, and at the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials. The university's Graduate School of Management maintains a presence on the main campus in Winston-Salem and in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
| Library | Boston College's eight research libraries contain over two million printed volumes. Including manuscripts, journals, government documents and microform items, ranging from ancient papyrus scrolls to digital databases, the collections have some twelve million items. | The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and build community at Wake Forest University. |
| Campus Life | Upper or Newton. Double or quad. Cheverus or Keyes. Wherever you live on campus, you are sure to experience a strong sense of community at Boston College. With 32 residence halls and 13 dining locations, you have plenty of options. University's comprehensive wellness resources reflect the Jesuit, Catholic value of of cura personalis—care for the whole person—these services are designed to cultivate health, wellness, and safety so that students can thrive in all areas of their lives. Services include health services, counselling services and student center for wellness. With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, focused on everything from arts and culture to politics and socioeconomics to civics, service, and social justice, you'll have opportunities to connect to a wide variety of students, develop leadership skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond. Boston College is home to 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, a variety of club sports, 44 intramural sports programs, and courses in aquatics, spin, yoga, and more. That means you have plenty of reasons to cheer and countless opportunities to stay active. | Students are guaranteed housing for four years. The university has three community areas for living. Wake Forest undergraduate students living on campus are required to sign up for a meal plan in coordination with the Office of Residence Life and Housing and Aramark. Several dining rooms, a food court, bar and grill, Starbucks, and convenience stores are available.The event-planning arm of Wake Forest is undergraduate student-run organization known as Student Union. Student Union events include Homecoming, Family Weekend, Special Lectures, Concerts, the Coffeehouse music series and other weekly events such as movie screenings and Tuesday Trivia nights. Wake Forest offers classes in yoga, Pilates, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Zumba, BodyPump, and indoor cycling. Wake Forest students field 36 club sport teams that compete against other colleges and universities at the regional and national level. Over half of the student body participates in 18 different intramural sports. There are over 225 chartered student organizations of all sorts. Student sports organizations are highly visible on campus. Special interest organizations range from the academic, such the Model United Nations team, to the artistic, such as the handbell choir. In spring of 2006, the Mock Trial team was notable in qualifying for the national tournament while only in its 2nd year in operation. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $10650 #On campus - $14142 #Off campus (with family) - $3200 | #On campus - $13926 #Off campus (not with family) - $13926 #Off campus (with family) - $1450 |
| Famous Alumni | John F. Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator. 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee Chris O'Donnell, Actor Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, Former senior executive at Google, 1995 Ed McMahon, Comedian and television presenter Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Mayor of Boston | Marc Blucas, actor |
| City Life | With a population exceeding 685,000, Boston offers many of the conveniences and amenities of big city life while retaining a small-town feel in a plethora of neighborhoods. Moving to Boston means living in a great central location for travel throughout the Northeastern United States. You’ll have easy access to several beaches, coveted vacation destinations (New England fall color) and will be in close proximity to nearby metropolises, such as New York City and Philadelphia. Boston’s architecture documents the history of one of the United States’ first major cities. For a city of its size, it has an astounding number of museums – 58 – and that doesn’t even include the many galleries and freestanding historical buildings around the city. Boston has a thriving economy with a strong jobs market with particularly abundant opportunities in innovation and tech, education, and finance sectors. A 2018 report named Boston the American city with the “fastest growth in job opportunities” in the nation. | Winston-Salem, which locals refer to as Winston, is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries. The arts are at the heart of Winston-Salem. This metro area is home to the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts hosts community performances and other cultural events. The region appeals to outdoorsy types, too. Winston boasts a web of local hiking trails and a couple of state parks, including Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock, which are just a quick drive away. The metro area's scenic Piedmont Quarry is a must-see as well. One of the most appealing aspects of living in Winston-Salem is the bang you get for your buck. The average income of its residents is less than the national average, but the cost of living is significantly lower as well. Housing costs in Winston-Salem are lower than the national median sale price. |
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