- Both Northeastern University and Drexel University are private.
- Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA and Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than Drexel University ($60,663).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than Drexel University (79.04%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Drexel University (1,330).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Drexel University (22,344 students).
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| #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Known as | Drexel | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,141 | Undergraduate | $60,663 |
| $28,100 | Graduate | $37,074 |
| $33,757 | Financial Aid | $27,159 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 27.44% | Acceptance Rate | 79.04% |
| 20.89% | Yield | 14.56% |
| 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 30,013 | Total Students | 22,344 |
| 16,302 | Undergraduate | 14,021 |
| 13,711 | Graduate | 8,323 |
| 1,058 | Online Enrollment | 4,477 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $74,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) $10,629 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time |
| 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time |
| $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time |