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Duke UniversityDurham, NC
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$65,805Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,997
expensive$63,985Graduate Tuitioncheaper$53,871
Less$50,142Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
Higher1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter6.35%Acceptance RateEasier7.21%
Lower54.98%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable55.16%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
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) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller18,023Total EnrollmentLarger23,161
Smaller6,640Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,993
Smaller11,383Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
Smaller950Online Student PopulationLarger1,123
Completion & Outcomes
96%Graduate Rate96%
Lower97%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692)
Faculties
6 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
4,305Number of faculties2,665
Lower$162,699Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.