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title: Boston University vs. Northeastern University
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# Boston University vs. Northeastern University

- [Boston University profile](/boston-university/)
- [Northeastern University profile](/northeastern-university/)

## Comparison metrics

| Metric | Boston University | Northeastern University |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 5.6% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 34 | 35 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $66,670 | $64,990 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $66,670 | $64,990 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $3,528,624,000 | $1,852,620,000 |
| Room and Board | $19,020 | $19,580 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 780 | 790 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 740 | 760 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $85,690 | $84,570 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $85,690 | $84,570 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 36,624 | 31,159 |

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