| BU vs. USC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California 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, 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, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$62,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,726 |
| cheaper$61,924 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,666 |
| More$42,751 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$41,493 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,440 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,475 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier18.65% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.51% |
| Lower28.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.29% |
| 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) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller36,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger49,318 |
| Smaller18,229 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,790 |
| Smaller17,875 | Graduate Student Population | Larger28,528 |
| Smaller4,032 | Online Student Population | Larger7,556 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower89% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,356) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,700) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,634) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 3,946 | Number of faculties | 3,708 |
| Lower$136,930 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,538 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.