The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Northeastern University is a private (not-for-profit) and College of Charleston is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Northeastern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($60,192) than College of Charleston ($35,798).
  • It is harder to admit to Northeastern University than College of Charleston.
  • Northeastern University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,490) than College of Charleston (1,185).
  • Northeastern University has higher submitted ACT score (34) than College of Charleston (26).
  • Northeastern University has more students with 28,167 students while College of Charleston has 10,941 students.
  • Northeastern University has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while College of Charleston's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Northeastern University has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while College of Charleston has 511 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northeastern University and College of Charleston.
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Northeastern Universityvs.College of Charleston
Boston, MassachusettsLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
$60,1922023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$35,798
64%% Receiving Financial Aid92%
$30,084Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,885
18.38 %Acceptance Rates76.11 %
32.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.86 %
1,490SAT Score1,185
34ACT Score26
91 %Graduation Rate67 %
4 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
97 %Retention Rate83 %
28,167Student Population10,941
1,399Number of Faculties511
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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