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BU BC UMass UConn Tufts Babson UD NYU Brandeis University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Penn State Bentley| Northeastern University | University of Vermont | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UVM based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 14,088 students)
Northeastern vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or UVM?
- Northeastern University is 263% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Northeastern than University of Vermont ($59,100.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Northeastern ($21,849 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 38% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,354 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 120.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($42,331 vs. $19,189)
Northeastern vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 224 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or UVM? 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 UVM and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than University of Vermont (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $16,000 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $5,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,875)
- UVM graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($230 vs. $288)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/