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Overview |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $163 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,459 students)
Northeastern vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 8% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Vassar than Northeastern University ($63,840.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Northeastern ($30,603 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 11.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,560 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Vassar College (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($50,193 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 30 points higher than at Vassar (1405)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Vassar (32)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $12,095 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,875)
- Vassar graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($163 vs. $288)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/