College comparison

Northeastern vs Wake Forest

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	Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	5%	22%
SAT (25–75)	1440–1540	1410–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	17,326	5,485
Avg net price	$30,915	$28,719
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$92,538	$78,158
Graduation rate	91%	89%
Median debt	$24,250	$21,500
Economic mobility	2.4%	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Northeastern University or Wake Forest University harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Northeastern University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Wake Forest University's is approximately 22% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University vs Wake Forest University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1440–1540 at Northeastern University and 1410–1520 at Wake Forest 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.