- Both Tulane University of Louisiana (Tulane) and Boston University (BU) are private.
- Tulane is located in New Orleans, LA and BU is located in Boston, MA.
- Tulane has more expensive tuition of $65,538 than BU ($65,168).
- Tulane has tighter acceptance rate of 21.50% than BU (25.11%).
- Tulane has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than BU (1,440).
- BU is larger with 36,714 students than Tulane (14,027 students).
Tulane University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Boston University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in National Universities #1 in Louisiana | Rankings | #30 in National Universities #7 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Boston, MA |
Tulane| Known as | BU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,538 | Undergraduate | $65,168 |
| $66,046 | Graduate | $64,712 |
| $30,873 | Financial Aid | $46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 21.50% | Acceptance Rate | 25.11% |
| 24.88% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,027 | Total Students | 36,714 |
| 8,785 | Undergraduate | 18,459 |
| 5,242 | Graduate | 18,255 |
| 1,692 | Online Enrollment | 4,044 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $86,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $75,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,074) $9,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) $11,260 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,440 Full-time 461 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,047 Full-time 899 Part-time |
| 4,948 Full-time 649 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,030 Full-time 1,376 Part-time |
| $110,149 for Faculties $69,212 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,930 for Faculties $79,451 Part-time |