Northeastern University vs University of Massachusetts-Amherst vs Boston College
This page compares Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and Boston College — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts-Amherst has the largest enrollment (23,671). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Boston College ($103,937). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Northeastern University | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Boston College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Private nonprofit | Public | Private nonprofit |
| In-state tuition | $66,162 | $17,772 | $70,702 |
| Average net price | $30,915 | $22,383 | $41,704 |
| Median student debt | $24,250 | $22,763 | $19,000 |
| Enrollment | 17,326 | 23,671 | 10,085 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 90.5% | 83.3% | 90.8% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $78,413 | $60,347 | $85,717 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $92,538 | $71,631 | $103,937 |
| Admission rate | 5.2% | 59.7% | 16.4% |
| Average SAT score | 1,497 | 1,423 | 1,507 |