| Gordon vs. BU |
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|---|---|---|
#26 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate | 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$28,100 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
| cheaper$8,113 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
| Less$15,071 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier91.76% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter14.37% |
| Lower24.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.32% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,628 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
| Smaller1,294 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
| Smaller334 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
| Smaller207 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,268) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 234 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Lower$62,924 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.