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GU vs. Northeastern

GU ranked #16 and Northeastern ranked #24 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Georgetown University and Northeastern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • GU's tuition ($68,089) is more expensive than Northeastern ($66,162).
  • Northeastern's acceptance rate (5.22%) is lower than GU (12.91%).
  • Northeastern has higher yield (53.75%) than GU (46.68%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,490.
  • GU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Northeastern (16 to 1).
  • Northeastern (32,553 students) is larger than GU (20,031 students) with more enrolled students.
  • GU ($46,087) has higher amount of financial aid than Northeastern ($35,882).
  • GU's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Northeastern (91%).
Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #16 National Universities, #1 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,089
Financial Aid
$46,087
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
12.91% Acceptance Rate
46.68% Yield
Enrollment
7,833 Undergraduate
12,198 Graduate
2,625 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,340 Faculties (full-time)
5,729 Staffs (full-time)
$163,399 Faculty Salary
$98,518 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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Northeastern University

Northeastern University

Private, 4 years • Boston, MA #24 National Universities, #5 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$66,162
Financial Aid
$35,882
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
5.22% Acceptance Rate
53.75% Yield
Enrollment
17,432 Undergraduate
15,121 Graduate
1,730 Online Students
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,766 Faculties (full-time)
6,121 Staffs (full-time)
$146,980 Faculty Salary
$97,947 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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