HMC vs. BU
HMC ranked #-1 and BU ranked #27 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Harvey Mudd College and Boston University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- HMC's tuition ($66,255) is more expensive than BU ($65,168).
- BU's acceptance rate (10.85%) is lower than HMC (13.06%).
- BU has higher yield (36.01%) than HMC (35.78%).
- HMC's SAT score (1,530) is higher than BU (1,470).
- HMC's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than BU (10 to 1).
- BU (36,624 students) is larger than HMC (949 students) with more enrolled students.
- BU ($50,703) has higher amount of financial aid than HMC ($41,737).
- HMC's graduation rate (94%) is higher than BU (90%).

Harvey Mudd College
Private, 4 years • Claremont, CA #9 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$66,255
Financial Aid
$41,737
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
13.06% Acceptance Rate
35.78% Yield
Enrollment
949 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
109 Faculties (full-time)
353 Staffs (full-time)
$129,881 Faculty Salary
$72,769 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,566 annual charge
-917 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$10,144 annual charge

Boston University
Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #27 National Universities, #7 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,600 annual charge
-11,767 capacity
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