College comparison

New York Institute of Technology 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	New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY	Northeastern Boston, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	81%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1190–1420	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,440	17,326
Avg net price	$22,443	$30,915
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$70,080	$92,538
Graduation rate	59%	91%
Median debt	$23,334	$24,250
Economic mobility	5.4%	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is New York Institute of Technology or Northeastern University harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: New York Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Northeastern University's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for New York Institute of Technology vs Northeastern University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1190–1420 at New York Institute of Technology 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.