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Overview |
UD | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
UD | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $288 |
Diversity |
UD | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UD | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 UD based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 342% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Northeastern than University of Delaware ($59,100.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Northeastern ($18,044 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 29.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,234 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Northeastern University (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 242.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($42,331 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or UD .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 237 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
UD vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Northeastern University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $3,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,875)
- UD graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($250 vs. $288)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/