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Overview |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 31,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $34,770 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $46,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 73% |
Admission |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 96,631 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 5,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 5.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 50.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1460/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $288 |
Diversity |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Northeastern than Emory University ($62,000.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Northeastern ($27,986 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 1% lower than costs at Emory University ($18,790 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Emory University (73% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($50,828 vs. $46,558)
Emory vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 55 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Emory vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Northeastern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northeastern and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Northeastern University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $69,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $10,642 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,875)
- Emory graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($178 vs. $288)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/