University of Rochester vs Boston University

Overview Comparison
University of RochesterBoston University
Collegedunia Score5.8 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 47 US News 2024
# 133 Times Higher Education 2024
# 224 QS World University 2024
# 43 US News 2024
# 78 Times Higher Education 2024
# 93 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 42 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 32 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 34 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 32 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 27 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -68
PG Programs -53
Doctorate Programs -4
UG Programs -96
PG Programs -128
Doctorate Programs -2
Acceptance Rate35.5 %29.4 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-680
IELTS-7.5
SAT-1300
TOEFL-100
Duolingo-110
GMAT-650
IELTS-7
SAT-1360
TOEFL-84
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   52543.87
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  57750
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 10494 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   58560
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  58560
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 39410 Per Year
placement (average package)

In 2019 the institute had MBA employment rate of 91% after 3 months of Postgraduation. Average salary is around142,166 USD/year. Top hiring companies include Amazon.com, Bank of America, Citigroup, Deloitte, Facebook, Fedex, Google, Gartner, Mckinsey & Company, PWC, Tesla, Morgan Stanley.
Executive MBA: $317,000
MBA: $188,000
Doctorate: $130,000
MS in Finance: $96,000
Baclelor of Arts: $90,000
Masters in Science: $81,000


96% of graduates employed within 6 months of graduation.Top recruiters: Brigham’s and Women’s Hospital; Wayfair LLC; Children’s Hospital, Boston; Amazon; Apple; Tesla; U.S. Department of State; Nike. 

Degree                       Average Salary

Other Degree                $155,000 

Executive MBA            $137,000 

Masters in Management  $133,000 

MBA                               $125,000 

Bachelor (Other)             $107,000 

Doctorate                        $100,000 


application requirements

SAT Reasoning Exam Score and Subject Test Score (2 or more scores)
ACT Scores
English Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE
3 LORs for Postgradute Courses
Academic Certificates-Official High School Transcripts
Course by Course evaluation Transcripts
International Financial Support Form (IFSF)

Academic transcripts; English proficiency results; documentation of financial support; Standardized Tests (ACT/ SAT are optional); 2-3 LORs; Resume; Written Statement; Teacher Evaluation; Additional Requirements (portfolios; audition; medical requirements, etc.)

Campuses and B-SchoolsSimon Business School
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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of RochesterBoston University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1850
1839
Student:Faculty Ratio4:1
9:1
Male:Female50% Male, 50% Female40% Male, 60% Female
Location Facts

Rochester metro area is easily navigable and campuses are a short drive from Greater Rochester International Airport. Considerablly closer to Toronto rather than New York City the university is located south of downtown Rochester at the bend of Genesee river.


3 campuses; main campus situated along Charles River in Fenway- Kenmore & Allston neighborhood; BU Medical Campus in the South End neighborhood of Boston; Fenway Campus in the Riverway area near South Campus.


Library

River Campus has 6 libraries with a collection of university archives, Eastman School of Music has nearly 750,000 holdings in scores, books and journals. Medical Center has 4 libraries featuring rare books and manuscripts from the medicine field and the Memorial Art Gallery has resources for K-12 teachers.


BU Library System consists of 21 libraries; houses 2.4 million physical volumes, over 45,000 current unique serials, 77,000 media titles; Mugar Memorial Library is the main library with other several specialized libraries with area-specific research collections.


Campus Life

Rochester’s tight knit campuses have 275 organizations and clubs, health care and counselling centers, URMC fitness center. Formal academic events in Rochester include Plutzik Reading Series, Studio Arts programs, Inspire Dance festival and International Theatre program. 23 varsity teams compete for the Liberty League and University Athletic association.


500+ student clubs; fitness center; Agganis Arena (art entertainment complex); FitRec (270,000 sq foot fitness & recreation center); BU Beach; Morse Auditorium (Theatre); Marsh Chapel; Photonics Center; National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL); BU Bridge


Hostel#On campus - $10494
#Double - $17400
#Single with private bath and board - $22010
Famous Alumni

Edward Gibson (Physicist), Katherine Hayles (Academic), Robert Forster (Film Producer), Rene Richards (Tennis Player), Galway Kinnell (Poet), Peter van Inwagen (Philosopher), Bill Kauffman (Journalist), Steven Chu (Physicist), Richard Thaler (Economist), Aurthur R Mileer (Law Professor), Joseph Martin (Doctor), Paul Singer (Businessman), Susan Hockfiels (Neuroscientist).


390,700+ living alumni; 8 Nobel Laureates; 23 Pulitzer Prize winners; 10 Rhodes Scholars; 6 Marshall Scholars; 48 Sloan Fellows; 9 Academy Award winners; several Emmy & Tony Award winners; Martin Luther King, Jr. (American Civil Rights Movement leader); PSY (South Korean singer); Genna Davis (American actress); Bill O'Reilly (American journalist and TV host)


City Life

Rochester is New York’s third largest metropolitan area with a unique blend of history and innovation. Unemployment rate is 11.3% as of June 2020. Though the university itself is the 2nd largest employer in New York area and largest employer in Greater Rochester area. The city has a low cost of living than the US national average. Festivals celebrating artisans like AppleUmpkin, Seabreeze amusement park, lake Ontario, Buffalo Bill’s training camp, and over 3,500 nationally recognized parks make Rochester, NY a lucrative destination. 


Boston- world leader in higher education because of several colleges & universities in the area; 12th largest economy in the world (majorly based on finance, professional & business services, biotechnology, IT, government activities, etc.); Popular tourist attractions include: Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Fenway Park, Beacon Hill, Harvard Square, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, New England Aquarium; Unemployment rate- 2.9% (Sept 2022).


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