| Northwestern vs. Penn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
| expensive$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
| More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier55.21% |
| Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.46% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller23,161 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
| Smaller8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
| Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,283 |
| Larger1,123 | Online Student Population | Smaller116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,665 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.