| Northeastern University Professional Programs vs. BU |
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|---|---|---|
#404 in National Universities #51 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$48,899 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
| cheaper$25,765 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
| Less$13,016 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 14.37% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.32% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,264 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
| Smaller3,224 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
| Smaller5,040 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
| Smaller3,037 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 88% |
| - | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,164 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Lower$80,808 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.