| MIT vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Master's 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$60,156 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
| cheaper$63,393 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
| Less$44,422 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter3.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier14.37% |
| Favorable84.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.32% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,858 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
| Smaller4,657 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
| Smaller7,201 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
| Smaller61 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower88% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,681 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Higher$196,757 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.