College comparison

Northeastern vs University of South Florida

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	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	5%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,326	37,207
Avg net price	$30,915	$9,812
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$92,538	$57,743
Graduation rate	91%	77%
Median debt	$24,250	$17,988
Economic mobility	2.4%	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Northeastern University or University of South Florida harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Northeastern University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Northeastern University and 1130–1320 at University of South Florida. 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.