Head to head · Massachusetts
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $75–110k and below, Northeastern University is the cheaper of the two; from over $110k up, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Northeastern University | University of Massachusetts | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,264 | $10,164 | $7,900 · Northeastern University |
| $30–48k | $2,436 | $10,456 | $8,020 · Northeastern University |
| $48–75k | $5,301 | $12,932 | $7,631 · Northeastern University |
| $75–110k | $16,241 | $18,964 | $2,723 · Northeastern University |
| Over $110k | $47,696 | $30,793 | $16,903 · University of Massachusetts |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Northeastern University first, then University of Massachusetts. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Northeastern University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Northeastern University — every income band · University of Massachusetts-Amherst — every income band · All Massachusetts public colleges