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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 89% |
Admission |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BU | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 2,842 students)
BU vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or SUNY Poly?
- Boston University is 763.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at BU than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($61,050.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than BU ($13,799 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 24.2% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,008 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Boston University (89% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 443% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($51,565 vs. $9,497)
BU vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 162 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming BU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $18,800 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/