Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BU BC Tufts UCLA Babson Stanford NYU Pomona Brandeis University Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna Cornell| University of Southern California | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
USC | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
USC | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $59,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 82% |
Admission |
USC | Northeastern | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
USC | Northeastern | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
USC | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $288 |
Diversity |
USC | Northeastern | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
USC | Northeastern | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
USC | 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Northeastern based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 30,013 students)
USC vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Northeastern?
- University of Southern California is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at USC than Northeastern University ($63,468.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than USC ($35,827 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 5.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,436 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of Southern California (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 6.9% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($45,262 vs. $42,331)
USC vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or USC .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 44 points higher than at USC (1391)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at USC (32)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at USC (3.83)
- USC has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
USC vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Northeastern University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $16,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $69,500)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,375 vs. $27,875)
- USC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($231 vs. $288)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/