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Overview |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $171 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,842 students)
Northeastern vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or SUNYIT?
- Northeastern University is 735.9% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.5% higher at Northeastern than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($59,100.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Northeastern ($13,799 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 31.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,008 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Northeastern University (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 345.7% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($42,331 vs. $9,497)
Northeastern vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 294 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $16,300 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $11,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,875)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($171 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/