| Northwestern vs. American Islamic |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,322 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,650 |
| expensive$54,655 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$4,650 |
| More$57,927 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,325 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter7.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier100.00% |
| Lower55.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable88.89% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller29 |
| Larger9,399 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11 |
| Larger781 | Online Student Population | Smaller13 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduate Rate | - |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 50% |
| Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher100% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 60) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 2,859 | Number of faculty | 8 |
| Higher$182,894 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,783 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.