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BU vs. Carleton

BU ranked #30 and Carleton ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Boston University and Carleton College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Carleton's tuition ($65,457) is more expensive than BU ($65,168).
  • BU's acceptance rate (14.37%) is lower than Carleton (16.63%).
  • Carleton has higher yield (37.28%) than BU (31.32%).
  • Carleton's SAT score (1,490) is higher than BU (1,440).
  • Carleton's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than BU (11 to 1).
  • BU (36,714 students) is larger than Carleton (2,059 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BU ($46,070) has higher amount of financial aid than Carleton ($45,284).
  • Carleton's graduation rate (90%) is higher than BU (88%).
Boston University

Boston University

Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #30 National Universities, #7 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$65,168
Financial Aid
$46,070
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
14.37% Acceptance Rate
31.32% Yield
Enrollment
18,459 Undergraduate
18,255 Graduate
4,044 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,047 Faculties (full-time)
9,030 Staffs (full-time)
$136,930 Faculty Salary
$79,451 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,260 annual charge
-11,649 capacity
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Carleton College

Carleton College

Private, 4 years • Northfield, MN #15 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$65,457
Financial Aid
$45,284
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
16.63% Acceptance Rate
37.28% Yield
Enrollment
2,059 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
221 Faculties (full-time)
585 Staffs (full-time)
$113,130 Faculty Salary
$80,510 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,439 annual charge
-1,865 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,551 annual charge
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