| Boston vs. ND |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in National Universities #150 in World University Rankings #1 in Indiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,702 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$65,025 |
| cheaper$37,520 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,826 |
| Less$46,502 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,922 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,500 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier16.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.27% |
| Lower43.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable61.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,432 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,042 |
| Larger10,314 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,880 |
| Larger5,118 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,162 |
| Larger732 | Online Student Population | Smaller246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower91% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,831) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 1,559 | Number of faculty | 1,526 |
| Higher$163,290 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$154,241 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.