American vs. Northeastern
American ranked #57 and Northeastern ranked #33 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and Northeastern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Northeastern's tuition ($63,141) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Northeastern's acceptance rate (6.00%) is lower than American (47.00%).
- Northeastern has higher yield (50.00%) than American (22.00%).
- Northeastern's SAT score (1,500) is higher than American (1,380).
- American's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Northeastern (16 to 1).
- Northeastern (30,013 students) is larger than American (13,885 students) with more enrolled students.
- Northeastern ($33,757) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
- Northeastern's graduation rate (91%) is higher than American (79%).
American University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$30,338
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
Northeastern University
Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #33 National Universities, #8 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$63,141
Financial Aid
$33,757
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.00% Acceptance Rate
50.00% Yield
Enrollment
16,302 Undergraduate
13,711 Graduate
1,058 Online Students
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,399 Faculties (full-time)
4,517 Staffs (full-time)
$124,899 Faculty Salary
$86,275 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,610 annual charge
-11,759 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,180 annual charge
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