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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | New York School of Interior Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | NYSID | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | nysid.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | NYSID | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $35,102 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $5,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 23% |
Admission |
BU | NYSID | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 169 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | NYSID | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | NYSID | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
BU | NYSID | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
BU | NYSID | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 52% | ||
Campus |
BU | NYSID | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than NYSID based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 633 students)
BU vs. NYSID Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or NYSID?
- Boston University is 121.2% more expensive to attend than NYSID for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at BU than New York School of Interior Design ($61,050.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than NYSID ($27,829 vs. $35,102)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 24.1% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($17,400 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than New York School of Interior Design (48% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 837.9% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($51,565 vs. $5,498)
BU vs. NYSID Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or NYSID? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYSID or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 238 points higher than at NYSID (1065)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at NYSID (3.38)
- NYSID has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. NYSID Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or NYSID? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NYSID and BU.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Boston University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $23,800 more per year than NYSID graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $48,200)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYSID students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/