| BU vs. SC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#242 in National Universities #3 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,200 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$33,700 |
| cheaper$12,246 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,347 |
| Less$14,101 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,297 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier94.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.17% |
| Lower25.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.38% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,017 | Total Enrollment | Smaller694 |
| Larger1,530 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller670 |
| Larger487 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller24 |
| Larger661 | Online Student Population | Smaller91 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher66% | Retention Rate | Lower50% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 635) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,668) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,608) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculty | 100 |
| Higher$59,129 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$44,138 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.