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 Towson University is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Northeastern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,141) than Towson University ($28,326).
  • It is harder to admit to Northeastern University than Towson University.
  • Northeastern University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,500) than Towson University (1,140).
  • Northeastern University has higher submitted ACT score (34) than Towson University (22).
  • Northeastern University has more students with 30,013 students while Towson University has 19,793 students.
  • Towson University has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while Northeastern University's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Northeastern University has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while Towson University has 930 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northeastern University and Towson University.
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Northeastern Universityvs.Towson University
Boston, MassachusettsLocationTowson, Maryland
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$63,1412024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,306
Out-Of-State$28,326
67%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$33,757Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,526
6.80 %Acceptance Rates78.60 %
40.69 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.12 %
1,500SAT Score1,140
34ACT Score22
91 %Graduation Rate69 %
3 %Transfer-out Rate20 %
97 %Retention Rate82 %
30,013Student Population19,793
1,399Number of Faculties930
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study AbroadSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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