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Is Boston University better than MIT?

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Himanshi Shekhar | Contributor-Level 10

5 months ago

The answer to the question whether BU is better than MIT is very subjective. The answer really depends on the students’ preference and interests. However, consider the acceptance rate, it can be said that MIT is 4.5%, whereas, that of BU is around 11%. A comparison both the universities is given below for reference.

Particulars	MIT	Boston University
QS Rankings 2026	#1	#88
Reputation	World-renowned for STEM & Innovation	For Business, Health Sciences and Communication programs
Acceptance rate	4.5%	11%
Annual tuition fees	INR 36.01 L - 1.09 Cr	INR 19.22 L - 84.81 L
Location	Cambridge, MA	Riverfront campus, Central Boston

Boston University may be great choice for Indian students if they want to pursue studies in Business, Public Health or Communication and want to experience a great student life. MIT is right fit for Indian students if they want to pursue top-tier STEM careers, research, or entrepreneurship.

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