<p>Hello, </p>
<p>After some strenuous research, I still cannot figure out which school I should apply to - Boston College or Boston University.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any information on this? Differences between the schools, campuses, programs, etc. Are their admissions processes competitive? Which one is harder to get into? </p>
<p>If you know anything about this, please let me know. </p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p>
<p>I don’t believe you have done strenuous research because these schools are about as different as you can get! Go back and take another look…</p>
<p>Who are you to say this to me? Are you peering inside mind? Yes, I have looked at several other posts on here and several other websites about this topic… I have a general idea but I was hoping someone on here would possibly bring up their opinion. NO NEED TO BE SO RUDE.</p>
<p>Boston College is a high-end, USC caliber school, while Boston University is slightly worse than generic state (not Mass. state) schools. BC is by far harder to get into and more rewarding.</p>
<p>^^ Which is why they’re 10 slots apart in the USNWR rankings, #31 and #41. [/sarcasm]</p>
<p>Academically, they’re equal, but each has its strengths and weaknesses.</p>
<p>Any particular area you plan on studying - that could tilt it one way or the other. Also, one is a top notch Catholic school, with all that entails, while the other is a secular institution. Again, depending on which you prefer, it could make a difference.</p>
<p>Are you trying to pick one for ED? Probably not a good idea if you have to ask on CC which one is better. Just do RD, see which one you get in to, and go visit.</p>
<p>BU: Very large, right in the city, secular. Most similar to NYU and George Washington.</p>
<p>BC: Medium sized, suburban, Catholic. Most similar to Notre Dame and Georgetown.</p>
<p>Academically, BC is probably stronger in business and the humanities than BU. BU is probably stronger is social & physical sciences and communication, plus they have programs BC doesn’t even offer, like engineering and hotel management.</p>
<p>BU will likely offer more high level research opportunities if that’s of interest to you. BU will likely also offer worse FA, unless your stats are in the top 25% of its applicant pool. Their philosophies of education are also likely to be different, especially because BC still holds on to its Catholic heritage.</p>