| NYU vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#27 in National Universities #27 in World University Rankings #4 in New York 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 | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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$60,438 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
| cheaper$41,124 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
| Less$34,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter12.46% | Acceptance Rate | Easier14.37% |
| Favorable49.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.32% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger59,144 | Total Enrollment | Smaller36,714 |
| Larger29,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18,459 |
| Larger29,743 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller18,255 |
| Larger4,060 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower87% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,622) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,612) | 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 |
| 9,952 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Higher$152,913 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.