Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Boston's yield is 25 pts higher than Syracuse's
Yield rate - 2
Boston is 3.6× more selective than Syracuse
Acceptance rate - 3
Boston's SAT midpoint is 130 points higher than Syracuse's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BostonHighly selective
- SyracuseVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BostonTest scores required
- SyracuseTest-optional
How they read a record
Boston
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important.
Syracuse
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Boston | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Very important |
| Essay | Important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Considered |
Sources:Boston College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Boston College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Syracuse University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Syracuse University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Syracuse University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why