2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Stonehill College	80	72.56	1,180 – 1,310	31134	63285	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 80 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,285
2	Sacred Heart University	69	67.68	1,180 – 1,310	46165	63925	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 69 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
3	Duquesne University	67	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 67 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
4	Saint Francis University	66	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 66 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
5	Merrimack College	64	73.61	1,050 – 1,180	38849	54316	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 64 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
6	Wagner College	63	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 63 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
7	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	38	95.56	990 – 1,220	17121	45916	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 38 % Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
8	Long Island University	33	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % 32.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
9	Central Connecticut State University	29	73.33	890 – 1,130	17207	49016	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is fairly selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, and Criminology are popular undergraduate areas of study. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 29 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $17,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

80 % 8.1%

72.6%

1,180 – 1,310

$31,134

$63,285

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

69 % 3.0%

67.7%

1,180 – 1,310

$46,165

$63,925

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

67 % 2.9%

83.6%

1,180 – 1,360

$35,125

$62,627

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

66 % 1.5%

79.2%

1,050 – 1,250

$27,421

$56,920

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

64 % 7.2%

73.6%

1,050 – 1,180

$38,849

$54,316

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

63 % 6.0%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,310

$28,109

$63,439

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

38 %

95.6%

990 – 1,220

$17,121

$45,916

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

33 % 32.0%

89.8%

1,110 – 1,340

$22,620

$47,543

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate – Northeast Conference

29 % 7.4%

73.3%

890 – 1,130

$17,207

$49,016

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