College comparison

Northeastern vs Georgia

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	Northeastern Boston, MA	Georgia Athens, GA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	5%	38%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1270–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,326	32,137
Avg net price	$30,915	$13,936
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$92,538	$68,726
Graduation rate	91%	90%
Median debt	$24,250	$18,500
Economic mobility	2.4%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Northeastern University or University of Georgia harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Northeastern University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Georgia's is approximately 38% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University vs University of Georgia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Northeastern University and 1270–1480 at University of Georgia. 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.