<p>The two are both very well recognized establishments, but being from Massachusetts, I have to side with Boston College on this, on sports and campus. However, I would not be able to compare their summer programs. Athletically, BC kills.
If you’re trying to decide between the two, I’d say just go with the one with the classes best for you. Both places are on the same T line, but BC is farther out of the city than BU.
According to the 2006 USNews Report, Boston College is ranked significantly higher (34) than Boston University’s (57).</p>