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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 (5.65%) is lower than American (47.38%).
  • Northeastern has higher yield (50.27%) than American (22.02%).
  • 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

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
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
47.38% Acceptance Rate
22.02% 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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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Northeastern University

Northeastern University

Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #33 National Universities, #8 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$63,141
Financial Aid
$33,757
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
5.65% Acceptance Rate
50.27% 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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,610 annual charge
-11,759 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,180 annual charge
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