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American vs. BU

American ranked #57 and BU ranked #30 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and Boston University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • BU's tuition ($65,168) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
  • BU's acceptance rate (10.85%) is lower than American (47.38%).
  • BU has higher yield (36.01%) than American (22.02%).
  • BU's SAT score (1,470) is higher than American (1,380).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
  • BU (36,714 students) is larger than American (13,885 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BU ($50,703) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($32,205).
  • BU's graduation rate (90%) is higher than American (78%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$32,205
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.38% Acceptance Rate
22.02% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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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
$50,703
Test Scores
1,470 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
10.85% Acceptance Rate
36.01% Yield
Enrollment
18,459 Undergraduate
18,255 Graduate
4,044 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% 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
-$11,600 annual charge
-11,767 capacity
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