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Overview |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 46% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $213 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Penn based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 28,201 students)
Northeastern vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Penn?
- Northeastern University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Northeastern than University of Pennsylvania ($59,100.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Northeastern ($26,123 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,888 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of Pennsylvania (82% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 35.1% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($57,175 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 22 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming Northeastern students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Penn (33)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Northeastern has a higher acceptance rate (6.8%) than Penn (6.5%)
Northeastern vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Penn? 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 Penn and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Northeastern University (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $54,100 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $69,500)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $7,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,875)
- Penn graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($213 vs. $288)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/