Boston College vs. Villanova University

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello!
Can anyone point out some of the real pros and cons of Boston College and Villanova? How does the atmosphere differ between the two colleges? Both schools seem wonderful and i was just looking for a little more insight on the two. Does the party scene have a dominant influence on either? diversity...ect </p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>any info in general...?</p>

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<p>maybe try posting on the bc forum and the villanova one. sorry I don't know enough to help you.</p>

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<p>Villanova always gets slammed for a supposed lack of diversity, but according to collegeboard 75%-white, 25%-other ethnicity</p>

<p>and at BC, it's 70% white, 30% other ethnicity.</p>

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<p>I think the campuses are both very attractive. Its a suburb of Boston versus of suburb of Philadelphia. Its a real coin toss.</p>

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<p>Villanova has great basketball history.</p>

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<p>Both schools attract similar types of students and possess similar campus environments. Academically, both Villanova and BC will give you similar opportunities in the pursuit of employment, graduate studies etc.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I was really drawn towards BC's academics and campus (Boston is hard to beat), but someone said the student population had a reputation for being very arrogant. At the same time, a few people said I'd be crazy not to go to Nova (but they might be a bit biased because of relative alumni). Athletics seem great at both schools...Where would you go?
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<p>Villanova.</p>

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<p>Boston College, hands down.</p>

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Academically, both Villanova and BC will give you similar opportunities in the pursuit of employment, graduate studies etc.

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<p>i would argue that boston college has a discernable edge in this regard</p>

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<p>I don't want to say this is a no-brainer, but....this is a no-brainer...BC. Better academics, name recognition, sports, location (BC's campus overlaps the Newton/Boston line...it's not "out in the suburbs" as some people would have you believe--there is no town of Chestnut Hill...it's a post office and neighborhod). Nicer campus, more successful alumni network, Jesuit, etc. No-brainer.</p>

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<p>only real difference besides location is that nova has engineering, while BC does not.</p>