| Springfield vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#10 in Federal Region I Universities #24 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | 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) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,480 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,592 |
| expensive$33,535 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$26,095 |
| Less$24,269 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$28,535 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,475 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter20% |
| Lower24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,068 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,905 |
| Smaller2,188 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,156 |
| Smaller880 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,749 |
| - | Online Student Population | 663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,144) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,720) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,940) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 378 | Number of faculties | 1,885 |
| Lower$71,109 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.