| Cornell vs. Northwestern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#14 in National Universities #19 in World University Rankings #2 in New York 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 | ||
| 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$66,014 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$65,997 |
| cheaper$30,085 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
| More$54,352 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier7.47% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
| Favorable67.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower55.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,898 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,161 |
| Larger15,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,993 |
| Smaller10,163 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Smaller382 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower95% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower97% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,013 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Lower$148,569 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.