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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Olin College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
BU | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
BU | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
BU | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 386 students)
BU vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Olin College?
- Boston University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at BU than Olin College of Engineering ($61,050.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Olin College ($27,829 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 6.5% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,400 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($51,565 vs. $40,522)
BU vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 203 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BU (3.79)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Olin College? 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 Olin College and BU.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Boston University (96% vs. 85%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/