Northeastern vs. Swat
Northeastern ranked #24 and Swat ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Northeastern University and Swarthmore College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Northeastern's tuition ($63,141) is more expensive than Swat ($62,412).
- Northeastern's acceptance rate (5.65%) is lower than Swat (6.94%).
- Northeastern has higher yield (50.27%) than Swat (41.83%).
- Swat's SAT score (1,530) is higher than Northeastern (1,500).
- Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Northeastern (16 to 1).
- Northeastern (31,159 students) is larger than Swat (1,644 students) with more enrolled students.
- Swat ($57,170) has higher amount of financial aid than Northeastern ($34,044).
- Swat's graduation rate (94%) is higher than Northeastern (90%).

Northeastern University
Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #24 National Universities, #5 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
$34,044
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
5.65% Acceptance Rate
50.27% Yield
Enrollment
15,891 Undergraduate
15,268 Graduate
1,308 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,766 Faculties (full-time)
6,121 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

Swarthmore College
Private, 4 years • Swarthmore, PA #4 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,412
Financial Aid
$57,170
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.94% Acceptance Rate
41.83% Yield
Enrollment
1,644 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
948 Staffs (full-time)
$118,902 Faculty Salary
$71,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,578 annual charge
-1,574 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$9,386 annual charge
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