| Northwestern vs. Columbia College Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,322 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,088 |
| expensive$54,655 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,544 |
| More$57,927 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,081 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter7.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
| Favorable55.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.14% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,570 |
| Larger9,399 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,422 |
| Larger14,457 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Larger781 | Online Student Population | Smaller37 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,859 | Number of faculty | 795 |
| Higher$182,894 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.