| Northeastern vs. Assumption |
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|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region I Universities #38 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,162 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$51,356 |
| expensive$29,174 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,470 |
| More$34,044 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,253 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.98% |
| Favorable53.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.15% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,553 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,037 |
| Larger17,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,713 |
| Larger15,121 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller324 |
| Larger1,730 | Online Student Population | Smaller213 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,673) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,346) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,489 | Number of faculty | 266 |
| Higher$146,980 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,462 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.