New York vs Northeastern
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: 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.New York UniversityNew York, NYCatholic life on campusACatholic life: 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.Northeastern UniversityBoston, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- New York lists Mass every weekday; Northeastern lists Mass every weekday.
- New York lists confession 15 times a week; Northeastern, 8 times a week.
- Northeastern has the higher graduation rate: 91% against 88% at New York.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Northeastern has the lower price after aid: $2,264 a year, against $16,977 at New York.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: 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.
ACatholic life: 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.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: 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.
ACompass Score: 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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
15 times a week
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
8 times a week
Campus ministry
7 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
57,335
31,159
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.
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
9%
5%
Average SAT
1520
1497
ACT middle 50%
34–35
33–35
Graduation rate
88%
91%
First-year retention
96%
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$37,050
$30,915
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,977
$2,264
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,017
$2,436
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,862
$5,301
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,766
$16,241
Net price, over $110,000 income
$66,876
$47,696
Median debt
$20,500
$24,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$82,509
$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.