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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 73% |
Admission |
BU | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
BU | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
BU | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BU | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 3,182 students)
BU vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Purchase College?
- Boston University is 763.5% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.5% higher at BU than SUNY at Purchase College ($61,050.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than BU ($19,434 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 16.4% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,948 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Boston University (73% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 400% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($51,565 vs. $10,312)
BU vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 221 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming BU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Purchase 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 Purchase College and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/