The College of the Holy Cross is a private Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts. Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
| College of Holy Cross | Boston College | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1096 Center for World University Rankings 2022 # 942 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 942 Center for World University Rankings 2020 | # 39 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 631 QS World University 2024 |
| 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 |
| Programs | UG Programs -24 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -20 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 38.5 % | 31.1 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 IELTS-7 SAT-1260 TOEFL-100 | SAT-1320 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27900 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8875 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 59050 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23070 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27992 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the sectors and the average salary offered to the graduates are: Financial Services $71,756 Health Care $46,578 Education $40,656 Government, Politics & Law $49,382 Technology $60,923 Accounting $63,722 Consulting $67,140 Insurance $62,960 Marketing & Advertising $50,102 Not-for-Profit $38,500 | 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. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 8.0/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | College of Holy Cross | Boston College |
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| Type of University | College | College |
| Established | 1843 | 1863 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Holy Cross is marked by an irregular layout as its 175-acre (0.71 km2) campus is situated on the northern slope of a very steep hill named Mount Saint James, which offers it a panoramic view of the city of Worcester. The Princeton Review ranked the campus as #5 most beautiful campus in the nation in 2010 and consistently ranks the campus in the top 15. The design and landscape is ingrained into many themes and nicknames for the school which is commonly known as The Hill. The 37 college buildings include residential housing and academic buildings in the middle sections of the campus and athletic and practice facilities on the outskirts on its northern and southern ends. Holy Cross also owns six non-campus properties | 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. |
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| 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. |
| Campus Life | College of the Holy Cross offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. College of the Holy Cross also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Of the students at College of the Holy Cross, 25% have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at College of the Holy Cross. | 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. |
| Hostel | #Standard Room - $4950 | #Off campus (not with family) - $10650 #On campus - $14142 #Off campus (with family) - $3200 |
| Famous Alumni | Notable alumni include "Hardball" host Chris Matthews; Jon Favreau, former director of speechwriting for President Obama; and, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. | 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 |
| City Life | Worcester offers a great opportunity to own or rent, raise a family or live independently. Worcester is a city that offers the best of both large and small cities with its affordable housing; quality public schools; many colleges and universities; access to diverse culture, sports, restaurants and entertainment; and reliable local and regional transportation. Worcester is home to 8 colleges and universities. The Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts allows member universities and colleges in the Greater Worcester area to share resources, provide diverse courses to students of other member schools and further expand the possibilities for students. With such a great educational presence, Worcester's higher education industry is one of the City's proudest assets. | 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. |
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