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Overview |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $288 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Northeastern?
- University of Chicago is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UChicago than Northeastern University ($61,179.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than UChicago ($35,827 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 0.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,396 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of Chicago (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 14.4% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($48,422 vs. $42,331)
UChicago vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 71 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Northeastern (33)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Northeastern has a higher acceptance rate (6.8%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $29,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $69,500)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $13,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,875)
- UChicago graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($149 vs. $288)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/