| Cornell vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#14 in National Universities #19 in World University Rankings #2 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,014 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$63,141 |
| expensive$30,085 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,100 |
| More$54,352 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,500 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier7.47% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.80% |
| Favorable67.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower40.69% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller25,898 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,013 |
| Smaller15,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,302 |
| Smaller10,163 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,711 |
| Smaller382 | Online Student Population | Larger1,058 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,013 | Number of faculties | 1,885 |
| Higher$148,569 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$130,726 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.