College comparison

Boston College vs Georgetown

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA	Georgetown Washington, DC
Acceptance rateGeorgetown University is more selective	16%	13%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1390–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,085	7,569
Avg net price	$41,704	$40,815
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Chestnut Hill, MA	Washington, DC

Quick answers

Is Boston College or Georgetown University harder to get into?

Georgetown University is more selective: Boston College's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and Georgetown University's is approximately 13% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Boston College vs Georgetown University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Boston College and 1390–1550 at Georgetown University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.