| Northeastern University Professional Programs vs. MIT |
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|---|---|---|
#404 in National Universities #51 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in National Universities #2 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$50,688 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,396 |
| cheaper$26,020 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$62,396 |
| Less$16,209 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$55,629 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,560 SAT 35 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 4.55% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 85.83% |
| 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 | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,411 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,886 |
| Smaller2,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,535 |
| Smaller4,995 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,351 |
| Larger2,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller46 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 96% |
| - | Retention Rate | 99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 880 | Number of faculty | 1,716 |
| Lower$87,159 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$221,399 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.