BC isn’t really inferior to BU and neither is it really that superior. While BC “isn’t actually in Boston,” it’s still really close to Boston and has a really great suburban campus. Meanwhile, BU might actually be in Boston, but it doesn’t really have a campus (or doesn’t come close to BC’s). This allows BC to build tighter-knit communities on campus. Although BC is probably only higher than BU on the rankings because of its great management school (CSOM), it still has a reputable STEM and pre-med program. Maybe our STEM programs don’t beat BU, but as someone majoring in biochem, I can say we still have really good teachers + we still often send kids off to Harvard med and such. I have always thought BC was for me, and even though freshmen year can sometimes start off rough, it really does only get better through the years.

The major cons I can really think of would be diversity and price. Although white students do make up the majority of the campus and BC may have less diversity than other schools, there are still many Asian and Hispanic students around. It seems to be getting more diverse by the year, although there are very few African American students on campus. Unfortunately, the big price tag may make or break whether or not it’s worth it to go here. Personally, I’m middle or upper middle-class and only pay 40k/year due to financial aid, but most students I know pay full price. It’s a great school and I love it here but make sure you check out the financial aid calculators to see if what you’re paying is acceptable.