Boston University Prestigious?

trackmbe3
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 03:39:26 +0000

@MCheung12 Boston University is prestigious, but so are the other schools you list. In USN&WR NYU is ranked slightly higher (32) vs. 41 for BU and 47 for Northeastern in the National University category. Villanova has a more regional appeal than the others and is ranked #1 in regional universities. I would pick the school which has the best program that matches your interests, where you feel most comfortable (e.,g., fit), taking into account location, student body, size, etc…and which you can afford. To provide some perspective, 30 years ago when I went to College, Boston U and NYU and Villanova were considered mid tier and expensive schools. They still are pricey, but each have increased in reputation since that time. Northeastern was not prestigious at all and wasn’t even considered by many. However, today it has a well regarded Work/coop program and has rebuilt and reinvented itself from years ago. But it is also pricey. I think of BU as an excellent school which certainly holds its own when considered against the other schools you list.