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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Dickinson College Gettysburg College Lehigh Colgate George Washington| Boston University | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 63% |
Admission |
BU | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
BU | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
BU | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 53% | ||
Campus |
BU | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,990 students)
BU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at F&M than Boston University ($65,652.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than F&M ($27,829 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 15.7% lower than costs at Boston University ($15,040 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Boston University (63% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($51,565 vs. $49,177)
BU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or BU .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or F&M? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between F&M and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is the same as at Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $10,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/