| National University of Health Sciences vs. Northwestern |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| cheaper$22,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
| cheaper$27,801 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
| Less$6,709 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 7.21% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 55.16% |
| 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 | |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller498 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
| Smaller33 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
| Smaller465 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Smaller25 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 96% |
| - | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 145) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 99 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Lower$48,638 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.