- Northeastern University is a private school while College of Charleston is a public school.
- Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,141 | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $28,100 | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $33,757 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 27.44% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 20.89% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 30,013 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 16,302 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 13,711 | Graduate | 913 |
| 1,058 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $74,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |