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Northeastern University is ranked at 388 in the QS World University Rankings and 14 among USA Universities.Pennsylvania State University is the best university in the state of Pennsylvania and one of the top research institutes in USA and is ranked 93 rank for the year 2023.
| Northeastern University | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 201 Times Higher Education 2026 # 228 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 384 QS World University 2026 | # 52 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 82 QS World University 2026 # 108 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 34 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 389 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 68 for Law by US News 2025 | # 31 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 118 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -90 PG Programs -92 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -116 |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6 % | 54.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-105 IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19700 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 48000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21000 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #201-250
Some of the top recruiters are Amazon, iRobot, Morgan Stanley, EY, Bose, Blackstone group, Wellington Management etc | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 52 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 19 reviews |
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| General Facts | Northeastern University | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1898 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 0% Female | 65% Male, 35% Female |
| Location Facts | The campus is located near to Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall. It is situated in the heart of Boston and is filled with greenery. Northeastern University lies in the neighborhood of Huntington Avenue. | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. |
| Library | More than 50,000 printed books, 861,676 ebooks, 100,887 licenced e-journals, and 116,739 streaming audio and visual titles.The professional research available is accessible to public (open). | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| Campus Life | 32 intramural sports, 18 varsity sports, and 43 club sports. Additionally, campus offers Fall Fest, Afro Flow Yoga workshop, Field hockey, volleyball, soccer games, Night at the student center, and First pages. | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Housing Allowance - $16200 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | Shawn Fanning (Computer programmer), Wendy Williams (TV host), Reggie Lewis (basketball player), Jane Curtin (actress), James Franklin Jeffrey (American Diplomat), Jeff Clarke (Executive Chairman of FTD), Albert Sacco (Dean Whitacre College of Engineering), Yale Patt (professor), Mo Cowan (former US Senator). | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. |
| City Life | With a huge student community, the population diversity is vast and lies within the same braoder age group. The city offers a great nightlif with gastropubs, live music, and cocktail bars. Boston’s cosmopolitan excitement is bus-ride away. Average salaries offered within the state are up to 97,5000 USD | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. |
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