College comparison

Bates vs Northeastern

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bates Lewiston, ME	Northeastern Boston, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	13%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1530	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,760	17,326
Avg net price	$29,351	$30,915
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$69,498	$92,538
Graduation rate	90%	91%
Median debt	$14,275	$24,250
Economic mobility	0.8%	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Bates College or Northeastern University harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Bates College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and Northeastern University's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bates College vs Northeastern University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1530 at Bates College and 1440–1540 at Northeastern University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.