- Both Tulane University of Louisiana (Tulane) and Northeastern University are private.
- Tulane is located in New Orleans, LA and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Tulane has more expensive tuition of $65,538 than Northeastern University ($63,141).
- Tulane has tighter acceptance rate of 21.50% than Northeastern University (27.44%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Tulane (1,450).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Tulane (14,027 students).
Tulane University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Northeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in National Universities #1 in Louisiana | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Boston, MA |
Tulane| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,538 | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $66,046 | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $30,873 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 21.50% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 24.88% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,027 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 8,785 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 5,242 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 1,692 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $86,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 4,074) $9,946 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 | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,440 Full-time 461 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 4,948 Full-time 649 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $110,149 for Faculties $69,212 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |