| Northeastern vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$66,162 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,102 |
| cheaper$29,174 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,626 |
| Less$34,044 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,703 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,480 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter5.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier11.11% |
| Favorable53.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower37.35% |
| 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 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 | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller32,553 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,737 |
| Smaller17,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,805 |
| Smaller15,121 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,932 |
| Smaller1,730 | Online Student Population | Larger5,423 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 2,489 | Number of faculty | 4,328 |
| Lower$146,980 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$150,038 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.