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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$65,997Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
expensive$53,871Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
More$53,533Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,819
Admission
Higher1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Tighter7.21%Acceptance RateEasier52.70%
Favorable55.16%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower26.14%
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 Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller23,161Total EnrollmentLarger51,528
Smaller8,993Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger38,593
Larger14,168Graduate Student PopulationSmaller12,935
Smaller1,123Online Student PopulationLarger4,437
Completion & Outcomes
Higher96%Graduate RateLower83%
Higher98%Retention RateLower90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty14 to 1
2,665Number of faculties2,405
Higher$168,344Average Faculty SalaryLower$121,387
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.