- Both Northeastern University and Elon University are private.
- Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA and Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than Elon University ($44,536).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than Elon University (66.53%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Elon University (1,260).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Elon, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,141 | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $28,100 | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $33,757 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 27.44% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 20.89% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 30,013 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 16,302 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 13,711 | Graduate | 786 |
| 1,058 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $74,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |