Boston College vs. Providence College pros/cons

freecycle
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:51:15 +0000

My D has been accepted to Boston College EA – no honors program. She has also been accepted at Providence College EA and invited into the Liberal Arts Honors Program. I’m wondering in the long run, does a degree from either school outweigh the other. BC seems to be ranked higher, is definitely more selective in terms of admissions. But wondering if graduating from a slightly less selective school with an honors degree might give a student more of an edge in obtaining a job or entry to grad school. She’s a planned chem/biochem major and is leaning toward BC because she feels drawn to the campus location and campus feel and feels there is better lab facilities among other things. But she likes PC also. To me, the Honors program seems like a real plus. There are other schools in the mix as well, but these two seem to be the focus of our most recent discussions.
Just wondering what other folks thoughts might be, particularly those familiar with both schools.
Thanks!!