| Yale vs. Northwestern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois 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 | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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$64,700 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
| cheaper$48,300 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
| More$60,487 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter4.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7.21% |
| Favorable67.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower55.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,776 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
| Smaller6,645 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
| Smaller8,131 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Smaller74 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower96% |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 3,460 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Higher$192,746 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.