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Overview |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $288 |
Diversity |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 277.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Northeastern than University of Connecticut ($59,100.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Northeastern ($23,985 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 35.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,622 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Northeastern University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 188.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($42,331 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 185 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
UConn vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Northeastern University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,875)
- UConn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($222 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/