- Both Boston University (BU) and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- BU has more expensive tuition of $65,168 than Holy Cross ($60,850).
- BU has tighter acceptance rate of 25.11% than Holy Cross (39.60%).
- BU has higher SAT scores of 1,440 than Holy Cross (1,350).
- BU is larger with 36,714 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
Boston University View More Rivals | College of the Holy Cross View More Rivals | |
| #30 in National Universities #7 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Worcester, MA |
BU| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,168 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $64,712 | Graduate | |
| $46,070 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 25.11% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 22.90% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,440 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 36,714 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 18,459 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 18,255 | Graduate | 0 |
| 4,044 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $75,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) $11,260 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 3,047 Full-time 899 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 9,030 Full-time 1,376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $136,930 for Faculties $79,451 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |