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Overview |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 4,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $40,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $40,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $35,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $19,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Applied | 96,631 | 6,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 5,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 4,018 students)
Northeastern vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Northeastern University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $40,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Northeastern than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($62,000.00 vs. $40,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($34,770 vs. $35,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wentworth Institute of Technology are 0.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,670 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Northeastern University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 135.7% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($46,558 vs. $19,756)
Northeastern vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 331 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $62,300)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology 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/