- Both University of Rochester and Northeastern University are private.
- University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- University of Rochester has more expensive tuition of $64,348 than Northeastern University ($63,141).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than University of Rochester (34.21%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than University of Rochester (1,470).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than University of Rochester (12,197 students).
University of Rochester View More Rivals | Northeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #42 in National Universities #7 in New York | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,348 | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $38,863 | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $40,207 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 34.21% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 23.77% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,197 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 6,767 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 5,430 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 1,116 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,084) $11,002 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 | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |