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Overview |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 71% |
Admission |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 12,197 students)
Northeastern vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at U of R than Northeastern University ($60,550.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than U of R ($35,827 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 1.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,232 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of Rochester (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($42,331 vs. $39,715)
Northeastern vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or U of R? 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 U of R and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Northeastern University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $1,500 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $69,500)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,875)
- U of R graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($253 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/