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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very 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 DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$65,168Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$11,764 Georgia Residents
$32,876 Out-of-State
expensive$64,712Graduate Tuitioncheaper$15,570 Georgia Residents
$30,646 Out-of-State
More$46,070Average Financial Aid AmountLess$12,073
Admission
Lower1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Tighter14.37%Acceptance RateEasier17.13%
Lower31.32%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable42.05%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller36,714Total EnrollmentLarger45,296
Larger18,459Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller18,415
Smaller18,255Graduate Student PopulationLarger26,881
Smaller4,044Online Student PopulationLarger19,398
Completion & Outcomes
Lower88%Graduate RateHigher92%
-Transfer-out Rate4%
Lower94%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,424)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
3,946Number of faculties1,401
Higher$139,765Average Faculty SalaryLower$138,078
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.