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1. Boston College

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,176

Out-of-State

$64,176

Acceptance Rate19%

Boston College is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. BC was founded in 1863. The college enrolls around 15,046 students per year, including 9,532 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Boston College

It is very difficult to get into BC. The acceptance rate at BC is 19%. In 2022, 7,587 out of 39,846 total applicants were accepted.

Boston College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	19%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	39%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	30%

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Boston College is locatedin the town of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in the city 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

$58,360

Out-of-State

$58,360

Acceptance Rate43%

College of the Holy Cross is a private, religious school in the suburb of Worcester, Massachusetts. Holy Cross was founded in 1843. The college enrolls around 3,138 students a year, including 3,138 undergraduates.

Holy Cross Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Holy Cross. The acceptance rate at Holy Cross is 43%. Out of 6,498 applications received in 2022, 2,786 students were offered admission.

College of the Holy Cross Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	43%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	40%

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College of the Holy Cross is locatedin the town of Worcester, Massachusetts, in the city of Boston.

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3. Villanova University

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Villanova University

Villanova, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$61,618

Out-of-State

$61,618

Acceptance Rate25%

Villanova University is a private, religious college in the suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 10,885 students per year, including 7,047 undergraduate students.

Villanova Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Villanova. The acceptance rate at Villanova is 25%. 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 locatedin the town of Villanova, Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia.

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4. Fairfield University

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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$54,455

Out-of-State

$54,455

Acceptance Rate56%

Fairfield University is a private, religious school in the suburb of Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield University was founded in 1942. The college currently enrolls around 5,826 students per year, including 4,603 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Fairfield University

It is very difficult to get into Fairfield University. The acceptance rate at Fairfield University is 56%. Out of 12,674 applications received in 2022, 7,073 students were offered admission.

Fairfield University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	9%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	9%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%

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Fairfield University is locatedin the town of Fairfield, Connecticut, in the suburbs of New York City.

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5. Loyola University Maryland

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Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$53,430

Out-of-State

$53,430

Acceptance Rate84%

Loyola University Maryland is a private, religious institution in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Loyola University Maryland was founded in 1852. The college enrolls around 5,140 students a year, including 3,787 undergraduates.

Loyola University Maryland Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Loyola University Maryland. Around 84% of applicants get into Loyola University Maryland each year. Out of 9,286 applications received in 2022, 7,820 students were offered admission.

Loyola University Maryland Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	84%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	92%
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%

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1. Boston College

$64,176

$64,176

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2. College of the Holy Cross

$58,360

$58,360

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3. Villanova University

$61,618

$61,618

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4. Fairfield University

$54,455

$54,455

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5. Loyola University Maryland

$53,430

$53,430

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