Boston College vs University of Michigan

Boston College is the more selective of the two at 16%, versus 16% at University of Michigan. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Boston College and University of Michigan are almost equally selective (16% vs 16%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Boston College leans more on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, while University of Michigan puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores, interview. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Boston College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1520 and University of Michigan's is around 1520. Their admitted ranges are nearly identical. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.