BU vs Suffolk

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
BU has more expensive tuition & fees ($68,102) than Suffolk ($47,550).
It is harder to admit to BU than Suffolk.
BU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,480) than Suffolk (1,210).
BU has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Suffolk (26).
BU has more students with 37,737 students while Suffolk has 6,356 students.
BU has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while Suffolk's ratio is 15 to 1.
BU has more full-time faculties with 3,236 faculties while Suffolk has 317 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Boston University	vs.	Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts	Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
$68,102	2025 Tuition & Fees	$47,550
50%	% Receiving Financial Aid	94%
$54,501	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$28,742

11.11 %	Acceptance Rates	82.33 %
37.35 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	10.88 %
1,480	SAT Score	1,210
33	ACT Score	26
89 %	Graduation Rate	61 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
95 %	Retention Rate	75 %
37,737	Student Population	6,356
3,236	Number of Faculties	317
10 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between BU and Suffolk

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors