What are some pros and cons of each school? When comparing them, what are some similarities and differences? Any info would be great, thank you.
Totally different schools. No real similarities. Both are great in their own right.
Building off what @TomSrOfBoston said, similar names, but completely different schools. Northwestern, in Chicagoland, generally considered more presitgious and is ranked among the Ivies. But Northeastern (Boston) is a very respectable school as well. If I’m not mistaken, they both have around the same number of graduate students. Northeastern has about twice the undergrad students Northwestern does.
The only similarity is that they both start with North.
I suggest you get your hand on some college guide books (ex. Fiske, Princeton Review, Insiders Guide) from your guidance counselor/library etc. and look through both school’s web pages carefully to get a sense of both schools.