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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard St Lawrence University| Northeastern University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,607 students)
Northeastern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Northeastern University ($60,350.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Northeastern ($34,259 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,910 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Northeastern University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 4.7% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($44,331 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $60,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/