Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northeastern is 2.6× more selective than Georgetown
Acceptance rate - 2
Northeastern's yield is 10 pts higher than Georgetown's
Yield rate - 3
Northeastern's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Georgetown's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- NortheasternUltra selective
- GeorgetownHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- NortheasternTest-optional
- GeorgetownTest scores required
How they read a record
Northeastern
and tests are both very important; class rank is considered. 95% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Georgetown
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Georgetown University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why