| Northwestern vs. Brown |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Rhode Island 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, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$60,768 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,304 |
| cheaper$56,567 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$62,083 |
| Less$46,822 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,590 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier7% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6% |
| Lower63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable66% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,603 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,948 |
| Larger8,559 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,792 |
| Larger14,044 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,156 |
| Smaller329 | Online Student Population | Larger5,520 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduate Rate | 95% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,977) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,092) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,526) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,665 | Number of faculties | 995 |
| Higher$157,615 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$142,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.