Which is better for an undergrad degree in CS, Purdue, Northeastern or Boston University?
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1 Answer
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Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University are renowned institutions offering great campus cultures and various academic programs. There are subtle differences between the three universities. Below table compares rankings fees and acceptance rates of Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University. The information could be useful for students.
Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:
Name of The University
Ranking
Acceptance Rate
1st Year Tuition Fee for CS
Purdue University 10 50% INR 26 L - 27 L Boston University NA 18% INR 47.97 L Northeastern University NA 7% INR 47 L - 51 L (The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG )
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The Boston salary details of the previous years are given below:
Class of | Average salary |
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2024 | INR 59L |
2023 | INR 59.4L |
2022 | INR 60L |
2021 | INR 52.4L |
2020 | 51.38L |
Indian students would really need to loosen their pockets to study at Boston Uni as the tuition cost for UG courses is around INR 61 L, while that of PG courses ranges between INR 19 L and INR 86 L.
The average fees of some popular courses are given below:
Course | 1st Year Fees |
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INR 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 25 L - 87 L | |
INR 50 L - 77 L | |
INR 20 L - 61 L | |
INR 20 L - 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 31 L - 51 L |
Yes Boston Uni is quite expensive for international students with a limited budget since the tuition cost for UG courses is around INR 61 L where the tuition cost for PG admission ranges between INR 19 L and INR 86 L and in addition to tuition fees, international applicants must make some additional budget for expenses such as hostel, insurance, transportation and more. The cost of living for a B Tech degree is between INR 77L and INR 83L.
Provided that the applicant meets all the other Boston University eligibility requirements, they are allowed to submit an application holding a three-year bachelor's degree from India. This degree should be accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of 'A' or higher, or by similarly recognised bodies.
While the three-year degrees are accepted, this university generally prefers applicants holding a four-year UG degree due to it being the standard educational benchmark in the US.
Demonstration of English language proficiency is another eligibility criteria that is a non-negotiable admissio

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