Boston University is the more selective of the two, admitting 12.8% of applicants versus 22.2% at University of Richmond. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $11,778 per year at Boston University versus $18,234 at University of Richmond. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1430–1510 at Boston University and 1430–1510 at University of Richmond.
| Metric | Boston University | University of Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 12.8% | 22.2% |
| Early acceptance rate | 29.5% | 33.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1430–1510 | 1430–1510 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Yield rate | 31.0% | 24.0% |
| Class size | 3,268 | 857 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $11,778 | $18,234 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $47,504 | $56,234 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Boston University admits 12.8% of applicants, compared with 22.2% at University of Richmond, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $11,778 per year at Boston University and $18,234 at University of Richmond, so Boston University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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