| 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) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$55,878 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,816 |
| cheaper$58,967 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$59,418 |
| More$50,864 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$38,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,545 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,405 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter7% | Acceptance Rate | Easier20% |
| Favorable77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27% |
| High School GPA 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 Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,254 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,718 |
| Smaller4,361 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,872 |
| Smaller6,893 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,846 |
| Larger7,386 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,849 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| 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: 5,975) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,732) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,681 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Higher$179,844 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$131,877 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.