| Amherst vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$55,452 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $25,558 |
| More$50,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,415 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,465 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter11% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18% |
| Favorable39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,855 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,627 |
| Smaller1,855 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,909 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 7,718 |
| - | Online Student Population | 173 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,837) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,940) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 273 | Number of faculties | 1,807 |
| Lower$116,777 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$120,752 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.