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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 (10.85%) is lower than Carleton (22.28%).
  • Carleton has higher yield (37.36%) than BU (36.01%).
  • Carleton's SAT score (1,500) is higher than BU (1,470).
  • Carleton's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than BU (10 to 1).
  • BU (36,624 students) is larger than Carleton (2,069 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BU ($50,703) has higher amount of financial aid than Carleton ($48,547).
  • Carleton's graduation rate (91%) is higher than BU (90%).
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
18,656 Undergraduate
17,968 Graduate
4,087 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,236 Faculties (full-time)
9,857 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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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
$48,547
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
22.28% Acceptance Rate
37.36% Yield
Enrollment
2,069 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
261 Faculties (full-time)
660 Staffs (full-time)
$113,130 Faculty Salary
$80,510 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,820 annual charge
-1,840 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,890 annual charge
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