| MIT vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 in National Universities #5 in World University Rankings #2 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,790 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$53,506 |
| expensive$57,059 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,085 |
| More$44,820 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,465 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter7% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18% |
| Favorable77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,574 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,627 |
| Smaller4,602 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,909 |
| Smaller6,972 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,718 |
| Smaller39 | Online Student Population | Larger173 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,975) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,940) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,684 | Number of faculties | 1,807 |
| Higher$172,284 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$120,752 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.