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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard UConn| Northeastern University | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,420 students)
Northeastern vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or USciences?
- Northeastern University is 129.1% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.1% higher at Northeastern than University of the Sciences ($59,100.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 4.8% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,594 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than University of the Sciences (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($42,331 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 290 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at USciences (3.63)
Northeastern vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or USciences? 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 USciences and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than University of the Sciences (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $21,600 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $69,500)
- University of the Sciences students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- USciences graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/