| Amherst vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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$54,908 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,535 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,495 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,475 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier20% |
| Favorable39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27% |
| 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 | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,745 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,905 |
| Smaller1,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,156 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 7,749 |
| Larger1,108 | Online Student Population | Smaller663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower90% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher6% |
| 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 |
| 279 | Number of faculties | 1,885 |
| Lower$115,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.