Comparison of Boston University and similar colleges
Boston University (known as BU) is a Private, 4 years school located in Boston, MA. This page compares Boston University to 6 similar colleges that are same type and similarly ranked.
Comparison of Boston University and Similar Schools
The following table compares Boston University to 6 similar colleges with important academic statistics. Those schools are ranked similarly to Boston University in college rankings.
| College Name | Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid | Population | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Number of Programs | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA Private, 4 years | $68,102 | $54,501 | 37,737 | 11.1% | 1,480 | 544 | 10 to 1 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA Private, 4 years | $66,162 | $35,882 | 32,553 | 5.2% | 1,490 | 266 | 16 to 1 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Private, 4 years | $71,647 | $48,649 | 46,566 | 9.8% | 1,500 | 470 | 9 to 1 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA Private, 4 years | $64,280 | $51,142 | 15,175 | 10.7% | 1,520 | 209 | 10 to 1 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Private, 4 years | $70,702 | $50,287 | 15,432 | 16.4% | 1,500 | 154 | 10 to 1 |
| Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Private, 4 years | $68,678 | $35,988 | 13,310 | 14.0% | 1,465 | 280 | 7 to 1 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA Public, 4 years | $47,265 | $25,091 | 45,882 | 11.0% | - | 321 | 18 to 1 |