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1. Boston College

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$68,330

Out-of-State

$68,330

Acceptance Rate17%

Boston College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. BC was founded in 1863. The college currently enrolls around 14,734 students a year, including 9,484 undergraduates.

BC Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into BC. Around 17% of applicants get into BC each year. In 2022, 6,748 out of 40,494 total applicants were accepted.

Boston College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	17%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	28%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	34%

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Boston College is located in the town of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.

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2. College of the Holy Cross

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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$60,850

Out-of-State

$60,850

Acceptance Rate36%

College of the Holy Cross is a private, religious college in the suburb of Worcester, Massachusetts. Holy Cross was founded in 1843. The college currently enrolls around 3,233 students a year, including 3,233 undergraduates.

Holy Cross Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Holy Cross. The acceptance rate at Holy Cross is 36%. In 2022, 7,036 students applied to Holy Cross and 2,558 were admitted.

College of the Holy Cross Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	36%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	81%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	35%

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College of the Holy Cross is located in the town of Worcester, Massachusetts, near Boston.

If you would like to see Holy Cross for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Worcester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International Airport, Boston.

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3. Villanova University

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Villanova University

Villanova, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,700

Out-of-State

$64,700

Acceptance Rate25%

Villanova University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 10,383 students per year, including 6,989 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Villanova University

It is very difficult to get into Villanova. In 2022, Villanova accepted 25% of applicants. Out of 24,410 applications received in 2022, 6,162 students were offered admission.

Villanova University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	25%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%

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Villanova University is located in the town of Villanova, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

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4. Fairfield University

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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$56,360

Out-of-State

$56,360

Acceptance Rate52%

Fairfield University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield University was founded in 1942. The university currently enrolls around 6,019 students a year, including 4,768 undergrads.

Fairfield University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Fairfield University. The acceptance rate at Fairfield University is 52%. In 2022, 13,359 students applied to Fairfield University and 6,971 were admitted.

Fairfield University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	52%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	56%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	56%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%

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5. Loyola University Maryland

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Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$55,480

Out-of-State

$55,480

Acceptance Rate83%

Loyola University Maryland is a private, religious university in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Loyola University Maryland was founded in 1852. The university enrolls around 5,238 students a year, including 3,977 undergrads.

Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Loyola University Maryland. The acceptance rate at Loyola University Maryland is 83%. In 2022, 8,050 out of 9,643 total applicants were accepted.

Loyola University Maryland Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	92%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	29%

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Loyola University Maryland is located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, near Washington and DC.

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If You Like Providence, Also Consider...

1. Boston College

$68,330

$68,330

BC Acceptance Rate 2022

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2. College of the Holy Cross

$60,850

$60,850

Holy Cross Acceptance Rate 2022

Save Holy Cross To Your College List

Considering Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts?

Go See Holy Cross

3. Villanova University

$64,700

$64,700

2022 Acceptance Rate for Villanova University

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Interested In Schools in Pennsylvania?

Tour Villanova University

4. Fairfield University

$56,360

$56,360

Fairfield University Acceptance Rate 2022

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Looking For Colleges in Connecticut?

Tour Fairfield University

5. Loyola University Maryland

$55,480

$55,480

Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate 2022

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