| Northeastern University Professional Programs vs. Elms College |
#404 in National Universities #51 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region I Universities #41 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$50,688 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$43,325 |
| expensive$26,020 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,670 |
| Less$16,209 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,121 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 85.26% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.91% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,411 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,268 |
| Larger2,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,002 |
| Larger4,995 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller266 |
| Larger2,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller279 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| - | Retention Rate | 76% |
| 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: 417) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 880 | Number of faculty | 162 |
| Higher$87,159 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,182 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.