Elon vs Northeastern University Professional Programs
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Elon UniversityElon, NCCatholic life on campusNortheastern University Professional ProgramsBoston, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Elon lists Mass every weekday.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Northeastern University Professional Programs: $92,538, against $74,545 at Elon.
- Median debt is lower at Elon: $20,500, against $24,250 at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Elon, NC
Boston, MA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
7,207
7,471
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
66%
Average SAT
1208
ACT middle 50%
23–28
Graduation rate
84%
First-year retention
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $42,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $27,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $24,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $24,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $34,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $50,000
Median debt
$20,500
$24,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$74,545
$92,538
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
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