Boston University and University of Virginia-Main Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. BU is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA and UVA is a four-year, public school located in Charlottesville, VA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Boston University | vs. | University of Virginia-Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, Massachusetts | Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $68,102 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$23,118
Out-Of-State$61,591 |
| 50% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 49% |
| $54,501 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $24,949 |
| 11.11 % | Acceptance Rates | 16.81 % |
| 37.35 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 39.97 % |
| 1,480 | SAT Score | 1,480 |
| 33 | ACT Score | 33 |
| 89 % | Graduation Rate | 96 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2 % |
| 95 % | Retention Rate | 98 % |
| 37,737 | Student Population | 26,409 |
| 3,236 | Number of Faculties | 2,534 |
| 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), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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