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Overview |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Northeastern | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 19.9% | ||
| 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 | 1460/1550 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
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 | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 24% | ||
| 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 (31,159 students vs. 12,160 students)
Northeastern vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at U of R than Northeastern University ($63,150.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than U of R ($34,770 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,790 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Northeastern University (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($46,558 vs. $41,700)
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 (35.9%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
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/