Cambridge vs. BU |
#52 in Federal Region I Universities #52 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$18,072 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
cheaper$19,035 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
Less$4,360 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
- | Acceptance Rate | 14.37% |
- | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.32% |
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 | |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,135 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
Smaller840 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
Smaller1,295 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
Smaller703 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
- | Graduate Rate | 88% |
25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
511 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
Lower$69,662 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.