| BU vs. Colgate |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$65,168 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,024 |
| cheaper$64,712 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,024 |
| Less$46,070 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,353 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,440 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier14.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.43% |
| Favorable31.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger36,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,141 |
| Larger18,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,130 |
| Larger18,255 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11 |
| 4,044 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower88% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,328) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 3,946 | Number of faculties | 356 |
| Higher$139,765 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$112,973 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.