Northwestern vs. Nebraska-Lincoln |
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #105 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska 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$10,108 Nebraska Residents $27,748 Out-of-State |
expensive$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,168 Nebraska Residents $20,318 Out-of-State |
More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,063 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
Tighter7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.64% |
Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.89% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller23,161 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,805 |
Smaller8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,189 |
Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,616 |
Smaller1,123 | Online Student Population | Larger1,652 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
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: 6,195) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,793) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
2,665 | Number of faculties | 1,602 |
Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$108,674 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.