Northeastern University Professional Programs vs South
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston, MACatholic life on campusSouth CollegeKnoxville, TNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Northeastern University Professional Programs: $92,538, against $36,642 at South.
- Median debt is lower at South: $18,668, against $24,250 at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Boston, MA
Knoxville, TN
Setting
City
City
Students
7,471
8,234
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
52%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $18,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $17,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $18,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $19,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $23,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $23,000
Median debt
$24,250
$18,668
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$92,538
$36,642
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.
Northeastern University Professional Programs · South College