College comparison

Baylor 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	Baylor Waco, TX	Northeastern Boston, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	51%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	17,326
Avg net price	$41,104	$30,915
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$65,793	$92,538
Graduation rate	80%	91%
Median debt	$23,000	$24,250
Economic mobility	1.4%	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or Northeastern University harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and Northeastern University's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs Northeastern University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University 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.