Northeastern University Oakland vs. Olin College

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern University Oakland in Oakland, CA with Franklin W Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern University Oakland is larger than Olin College based on total student enrollment (640 students vs. 405 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern University Oakland is located in Oakland, CA (Large City setting); Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is in Needham, MA (Large Suburban setting).
• Northeastern University Oakland is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern University Oakland 7:1; Franklin W Olin College of Engineering 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University Oakland are 5.9% lower than at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering ($19,580 vs. $20,810).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.1% higher at Northeastern University Oakland than at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering (about $1,380 more per year; $67,778 vs. $66,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering than at Northeastern University Oakland (100% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University Oakland students is 33.9% larger than aid received by Franklin W Olin College of Engineering students ($57,948 vs. $43,290).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Northeastern University Oakland and Olin College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Olin College Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Olin College average a 3.9 high school GPA, 0.33 higher than at Northeastern University Oakland (3.57).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.9% at Northeastern University Oakland vs. 43.7% at Olin College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering graduates have a $8,790 lower median loan debt than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($14,710 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, Olin College graduates have an estimated $90 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($152 vs. $242).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.