| 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,230 |
| cheaper$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,006 |
| More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$52,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5.06% |
| Lower55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable67.02% |
| 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 | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,161 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,189 |
| Larger8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,639 |
| Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,550 |
| Larger1,123 | Online Student Population | Smaller207 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower94% |
| Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| 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: 5,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,472) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,665 | Number of faculties | 995 |
| Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$152,546 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.