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Overview |
BU | NYU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 45% |
Admission |
BU | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BU | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
BU | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
BU | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 52% | ||
Campus |
BU | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than BU based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 36,714 students)
BU vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or NYU?
- Boston University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at BU than New York University ($61,050.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than NYU ($27,829 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 16.5% lower than costs at New York University ($17,400 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than New York University (48% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 9.5% larger than aid received New York University ($51,565 vs. $47,096)
BU vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or BU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 57 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming NYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman BU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.79) as students at NYU (3.79)
- BU has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than NYU (12.5%)
BU vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or NYU? 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 NYU and BU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Boston University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $4,000 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $72,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/