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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | |||
| Location | Boston, MA | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | bu.edu | |||
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Costs |
BU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% |
Admission |
BU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 80,796 | |||
| Admitted | 11,607 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
BU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | |||
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| % Men | 43% | |||
| % Women | 57% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 43% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 11% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 20% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
BU | |||
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| % In-State | 14% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | |||
Campus |
BU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/