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Boston University vs University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Boston University

Boston, MA

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA

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Metric	Boston University Boston, MA	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA
Campus Location	Boston, MA	Amherst, MA
Admissions Acceptance rate	10.9%	57.8% More open
Scores Testing profile	SAT 1,473	SAT 1,393
Cost Annual tuition	$65,168	$17,357 Lower cost
After aid Average net price	$26,996	$23,691 Best net price
Outcomes Median graduate salary	$83,238 Higher outcome	$71,631
Completion Graduation rate	90.0% Higher completion	83.2%

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