BU vs. Lehigh |
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in National Universities #4 in Pennsylvania 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$65,168 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$62,180 |
expensive$64,712 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,020 |
More$46,070 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$44,678 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
Tighter14.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier36.98% |
Favorable31.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.95% |
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 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 | Smaller7,394 |
Larger18,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,624 |
Larger18,255 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,770 |
Larger4,044 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower88% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
3,946 | Number of faculties | 636 |
Higher$139,765 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$131,048 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.