Northwestern vs. Vanderbilt |
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$65,997 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$63,946 |
cheaper$53,871 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,128 |
More$53,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$49,056 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
Easier7.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.67% |
Favorable55.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower52.34% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger23,161 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,710 |
Larger8,993 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,151 |
Larger14,168 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,559 |
Larger1,123 | Online Student Population | Smaller699 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower92% |
Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower96% |
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: 5,966) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
2,665 | Number of faculties | 1,524 |
Higher$168,344 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$136,648 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.