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BU BC Hunter Tufts Babson NYU Baruch Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 86% |
Admission |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $117 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 15,012 students)
Northeastern vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or City College of New York?
- Northeastern University is 794.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.7% higher at Northeastern than CUNY City College ($62,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Northeastern ($4,599 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 3.8% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,104 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Northeastern University (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 404.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($46,558 vs. $9,236)
Northeastern vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 310 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than CUNY City College (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $19,700 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $16,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,875)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($117 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/