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Overview |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
Admission |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $288 |
Diversity |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 19,402 students)
Miami vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Northeastern than University of Miami ($59,100.00 vs. $55,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Miami ($35,827 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Miami are 9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,910 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of Miami (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of Miami ($42,331 vs. $37,322)
Miami vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 116 points higher than at Miami (1319)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Miami (30)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (18.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Miami vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Northeastern University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $700 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $69,500)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $8,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,846 vs. $27,875)
- Miami graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($205 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/