| Louisville vs. Boston |
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|---|---|---|
#171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
| cheaper$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,900 |
| Less$9,508 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,075 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier81.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.66% |
| Lower23.25% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.60% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,017 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,287 |
| Larger15,921 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,982 |
| Larger6,096 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,305 |
| Larger4,193 | Online Student Population | Smaller814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,037 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
| Lower$80,842 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.