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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Case Western Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University| Boston University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 71% |
Admission |
BU | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
BU | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
BU | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
BU | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 12,197 students)
BU vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or U of R?
- Boston University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at BU than University of Rochester ($61,050.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than U of R ($27,829 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,400 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Boston University (71% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($51,565 vs. $39,715)
BU vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or U of R? 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 U of R and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than University of Rochester (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $1,000 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/