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Overview |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 16,615 students)
Northeastern vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or RIT ?
- Northeastern University is 10% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Northeastern than Rochester Institute of Technology ($59,100.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than RIT ($35,827 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 23% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,978 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Northeastern University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($42,331 vs. $29,122)
Northeastern vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 184 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or RIT ? 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 RIT and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $4,600 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $64,900)
- Northeastern University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,875 vs. $28,000)
- Northeastern graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($288 vs. $289)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/