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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Dickinson College Brandeis University Gettysburg College Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 68% |
Admission |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 1,911 students)
Northeastern vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 10% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at F&M than Northeastern University ($68,180.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than F&M ($34,770 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 20.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,568 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Franklin and Marshall College (73% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($46,558 vs. $45,764)
Northeastern vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Northeastern .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or F&M? 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 F&M and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Northeastern University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $7,600 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,875)
- F&M graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($227 vs. $288)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/