| BU vs. UVA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,168 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State |
| expensive$64,712 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State |
| More$46,070 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,440 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter14.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18.66% |
| Lower31.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.32% |
| 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 | Smaller26,082 |
| Larger18,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,444 |
| Larger18,255 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,638 |
| Larger4,044 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,038 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower88% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 7,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,946 | Number of faculties | 2,614 |
| Lower$139,765 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$145,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.