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Overview |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 86% |
Admission |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
BU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 6,056 students)
BU vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Yeshiva University?
- Boston University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at BU than Yeshiva University ($61,050.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Yeshiva University ($27,829 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 25.6% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,850 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Boston University (86% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($51,565 vs. $30,955)
BU vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 74 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming BU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Yeshiva University (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $200 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $72,000)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/