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Overview |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 45% |
Admission |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.79 | ||
| 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 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Northeastern based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 30,013 students)
Northeastern vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or NYU?
- Northeastern University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Northeastern than New York University ($59,100.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Northeastern ($29,499 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 10% lower than costs at New York University ($18,430 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than New York University (82% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($47,096 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 75 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or NYU? 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 NYU and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Northeastern University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $69,500)
- New York University students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,875)
- NYU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($240 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/