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BU BC Swarthmore Tufts Babson Vassar NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Haverford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 45% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $134 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Haverford College | ||
| 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,421 students)
Northeastern vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Haverford College than Northeastern University ($62,850.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Northeastern ($23,476 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Haverford College are 2.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,982 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Haverford College (82% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 37% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($57,999 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 2 points higher than at Haverford College (1433)
- Incoming Northeastern students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Haverford College (33)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Haverford College (3.9)
- Haverford College has a higher acceptance rate (14.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Haverford College? 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 Haverford College and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $700 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,875)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($134 vs. $288)
- More Haverford College 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/