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Northeastern BC NYU RPI Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Clarkson Lehigh Colgate George Washington| Boston University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | RIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
BU | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
BU | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 49% | ||
Campus |
BU | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 16,615 students)
BU vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or RIT ?
- Boston University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at BU than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,050.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than RIT ($27,829 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 16.2% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,978 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Boston University (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 77.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($51,565 vs. $29,122)
BU vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 52 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming BU students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or RIT ? 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 RIT and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $7,100 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $64,900)
- Boston University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- BU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/