Northwestern vs. UI |
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,964 Iowa Residents $32,927 Out-of-State |
expensive$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,211 Iowa Residents $34,882 Out-of-State |
More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,058 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
Tighter7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.00% |
Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.40% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller23,161 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,015 |
Smaller8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,973 |
Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,042 |
Smaller1,123 | Online Student Population | Larger3,200 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
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: 6,497) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
2,665 | Number of faculties | 2,875 |
Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.