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Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA
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Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor'sOffered DegreeBachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2023 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,100Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$60,192
-Graduate Tuition$27,009
More$57,953Average Financial Aid AmountLess$30,084
Admission
Lower1,460 SAT
33 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,490 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter8.74%Acceptance RateEasier18.38%
Favorable42.08%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower32.57%
High School Rank
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Enrollment
Smaller1,971Total EnrollmentLarger28,167
Smaller1,971Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger15,747
-Graduate Student Population12,420
-Online Student Population1,286
Completion & Outcomes
Higher92%Graduate RateLower91%
4%Transfer-out Rate4%
Higher98%Retention RateLower97%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,481)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,400)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,910)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty15 to 1
279Number of faculties1,885
Lower$121,414Average Faculty SalaryHigher$124,899
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.