College comparison

Boston College vs Miami (FL)

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	Miami (FL) Coral Gables, FL
Acceptance rateBoston College is more selective	16%	19%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1320–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,085	12,913
Avg net price	$41,704	$37,244
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Chestnut Hill, MA	Coral Gables, FL

Quick answers

Is Boston College or University of Miami harder to get into?

Boston College is more selective: Boston College's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and University of Miami's is approximately 19% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Boston College and 1320–1480 at University of Miami. 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.