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Overview |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 82% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $288 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Northeastern?
- Northwestern University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Northwestern than Northeastern University ($62,391.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Northeastern ($22,095 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 5.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($18,430 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Northwestern University (82% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($61,716 vs. $42,331)
Northwestern vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 25 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming Northwestern students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Northeastern (33)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Northwestern has a higher acceptance rate (7.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northwestern vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Northeastern University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $69,500)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $8,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,875)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($200 vs. $288)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/