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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard UConn| Northeastern University | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 73% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,182 students)
Northeastern vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Purchase College?
- Northeastern University is 735.9% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.1% higher at Northeastern than SUNY at Purchase College ($59,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Northeastern ($19,434 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 23.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,948 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than SUNY at Purchase College (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 310.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($42,331 vs. $10,312)
Northeastern vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 353 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,875)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($232 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/