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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 89% |
Admission |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 23% | ||
Campus |
BU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,976 students)
BU vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or SUNY-ESF?
- Boston University is 763.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at BU than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($61,050.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than BU ($20,928 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 0.6% lower than costs at Boston University ($17,300 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Boston University (89% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 491.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($51,565 vs. $8,713)
BU vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 88 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming BU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $25,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/