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Overview |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 90% |
Admission |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $284 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 6,968 students)
Northeastern vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or RPI?
- Northeastern University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Northeastern than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($59,100.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than RPI ($35,827 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 8.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,980 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Northeastern University (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($42,331 vs. $38,636)
Northeastern vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 67 points higher than at RPI (1368)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at RPI (30)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at RPI (3.88)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or RPI? 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 RPI and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Northeastern University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $13,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $69,500)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,500 vs. $27,875)
- RPI graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($284 vs. $288)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/