| Northeastern vs. Elon |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,141 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$44,536 |
| expensive$28,100 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,574 |
| More$33,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter6.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.46% |
| Favorable40.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.95% |
| 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 | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,013 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,123 |
| Larger16,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,337 |
| Larger13,711 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller786 |
| 1,058 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,885 | Number of faculties | 582 |
| Higher$130,726 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.