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Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
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Towson UniversityTowson, MD
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$63,141Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents
$28,326 Out-of-State
expensive$28,100Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents
$21,780 Out-of-State
More$33,757Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,526
Admission
Higher1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter6.80%Acceptance RateEasier78.60%
Favorable40.69%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.12%
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
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger30,013Total EnrollmentSmaller19,793
Smaller16,302Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger16,861
Larger13,711Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,932
Smaller1,058Online Student PopulationLarger1,430
Completion & Outcomes
Higher91%Graduate RateLower69%
Lower3%Transfer-out RateHigher20%
Higher97%Retention RateLower82%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
1,885Number of faculties1,696
Higher$130,726Average Faculty SalaryLower$82,672
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.