Northwestern University
PU

Northwestern University vs Purdue University Main Campus

Compare the rivalry schools - Northwestern University and Purdue University-Main Campus.

Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL and Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) is a Public, 4-years school located in West Lafayette, IN. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Northwestern University has higher submitted SAT score (1,530) than Purdue University-Main Campus (1,330).
  • Northwestern University (7.21% acceptance rate) is tighter than Purdue University-Main Campus (52.70% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Purdue University-Main Campus (51,528 students) is larger than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
  • Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 than Purdue University-Main Campus($28,794).
  • Northwestern University has more full-time faculties of 2,325 faculties than Purdue University-Main Campus(2,039 facluties).
Northwestern University vs Purdue University Main Campus
Northwestern UniversityPurdue University-Main Campus
LocationEvanston, ILWest Lafayette, IN
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$65,997$28,794
$9,992 for Indiana residents
Graduate Tuition$53,871$28,794
$9,992 for Indiana residents
Test Scores1,5301,330
Acceptance Rate7%53%
Admission Yield55%26%
Student Population23,161
8,993 undergraduate
51,528
38,593 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,325 Full-time
340 part-time
2,039 Full-time
366 part-time
Number of Staffs9,894 Full-time
544 part-time
9,894 Full-time
1,475 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 114 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$53,533$9,819
Graduation Rate96%83%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate98%90%