| PU vs. Northwestern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, 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 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
| Less$9,819 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,330 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier52.70% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
| Lower26.14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
| 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 | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger51,528 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,161 |
| Larger38,593 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,993 |
| Smaller12,935 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Larger4,437 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,405 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Lower$121,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.