| BU vs. BYU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in National Universities #1 in Utah Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,816 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,120 |
| expensive$59,418 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,700 |
| More$38,797 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,914 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,405 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,305 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier69% |
| Lower27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable81% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller32,718 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,461 |
| Smaller16,872 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,376 |
| Larger15,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,085 |
| Smaller2,849 | Online Student Population | Larger5,448 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,732) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,474) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 3,946 | Number of faculties | 1,858 |
| Higher$131,877 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$105,619 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.