Northwestern vs. Brandeis |
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in National Universities #10 in Massachusetts 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 | ||
1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$64,946 |
cheaper$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$61,578 |
More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$37,319 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
Tighter7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier39.41% |
Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.23% |
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 |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger23,161 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,581 |
Larger8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,687 |
Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,894 |
Larger1,123 | Online Student Population | Smaller265 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower87% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,950) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,550) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
2,665 | Number of faculties | 547 |
Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$125,996 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.