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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $25,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $15,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 2,579 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 1,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1168/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
BU | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
BU | Gordon College | ||
| 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 1,610 students)
BU vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Gordon College?
- Boston University is 136.3% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at BU than Gordon College ($63,798.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than BU ($25,250 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 43.2% lower than costs at Boston University ($12,650 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Boston University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 249.9% larger than aid received Gordon College ($55,080 vs. $15,740)
BU vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 191 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming BU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Gordon 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 Gordon College and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Gordon College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon College and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/