BU vs. RPI

The following statements compare Boston University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • BU's tuition ($65,168) is more expensive than RPI ($61,884).
  • BU's acceptance rate (11.00%) is lower than RPI (58.00%).
  • BU has higher yield (36.00%) than RPI (16.00%).
  • BU's SAT score (1,470) is higher than RPI (1,410).
  • BU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than RPI (12 to 1).
  • BU (36,714 students) is larger than RPI (6,968 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BU ($46,070) has higher amount of financial aid than RPI ($35,552).
  • BU's graduation rate (88%) is higher than RPI (83%).
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
1,470 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
11.00% Acceptance Rate
36.00% 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
-$11,600 annual charge
-11,767 capacity
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,884
Financial Aid
$35,552
Test Scores
1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
58.00% Acceptance Rate
16.00% Yield
Enrollment
5,902 Undergraduate
1,066 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
414 Faculties (full-time)
1,546 Staffs (full-time)
$119,791 Faculty Salary
$66,946 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,460 annual charge
-3,899 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,070 annual charge
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