Amherst vs. Northeastern |
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#4 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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) |
2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$64,100 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,192 |
- | Graduate Tuition | $27,009 |
More$57,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$30,084 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
Tighter8.74% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18.38% |
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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller1,971 | Total Enrollment | Larger28,167 |
Smaller1,971 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,747 |
- | Graduate Student Population | 12,420 |
- | Online Student Population | 1,286 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower91% |
4% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower97% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
279 | Number of faculties | 1,885 |
Lower$121,414 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$124,899 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.