| Brown vs. Northwestern |
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|---|---|---|
#10 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,230 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$65,997 |
| expensive$67,006 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$53,871 |
| Less$52,652 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter5.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7.21% |
| Favorable67.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower55.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,189 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
| Smaller7,639 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
| Smaller3,550 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Smaller207 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower94% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,472) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 995 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Lower$152,546 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.