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USC vs. Northeastern

USC ranked #25 and Northeastern ranked #24 in national university ranking. The following statements compare University of Southern California and Northeastern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • USC's tuition ($71,647) is more expensive than Northeastern ($66,162).
  • Northeastern's acceptance rate (5.22%) is lower than USC (9.81%).
  • Northeastern has higher yield (53.75%) than USC (43.34%).
  • USC's SAT score (1,500) is higher than Northeastern (1,490).
  • USC's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Northeastern (16 to 1).
  • USC (46,566 students) is larger than Northeastern (32,553 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USC ($48,649) has higher amount of financial aid than Northeastern ($35,882).
  • USC's graduation rate (92%) is higher than Northeastern (91%).
University of Southern California

University of Southern California

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #25 National Universities, #5 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$71,647
Financial Aid
$48,649
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
9.81% Acceptance Rate
43.34% Yield
Enrollment
20,630 Undergraduate
25,936 Graduate
6,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
92% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,442 Faculties (full-time)
14,965 Staffs (full-time)
$163,106 Faculty Salary
$105,950 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
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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