| Northeastern vs. UNCW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,141 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State |
| expensive$28,100 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State |
| More$33,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter6.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.83% |
| Favorable40.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.42% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,013 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,843 |
| Larger16,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,294 |
| Larger13,711 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,549 |
| Smaller1,058 | Online Student Population | Larger4,619 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,885 | Number of faculties | 1,055 |
| Higher$130,726 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.