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Overview |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $55,075 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $55,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $19,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $56,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 38 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 102 students)
Northeastern vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Webb Institute?
- Northeastern University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Webb Institute for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Northeastern than Webb Institute ($59,100.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Northeastern ($19,744 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 31.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,990 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 33% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($56,291 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 7 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Webb Institute (32)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Webb Institute has a higher acceptance rate (20.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Northeastern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/