- Both Springfield College and Northeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than Springfield College ($43,707).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than Springfield College (69.89%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Springfield College (1,190).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Springfield College (2,921 students).
Springfield College View More Rivals | Northeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Springfield, MA | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,707 | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $36,311 | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $26,331 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 69.89% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 25.05% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,190 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,921 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 2,005 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 916 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 7 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) $7,468 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 188 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 553 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $70,226 for Faculties $58,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |