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Northwestern University vs The Pennsylvania State University

Compare the rivalry schools - Northwestern University and The Pennsylvania State University.

Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • The Pennsylvania State University (88,914 students) is larger than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
  • Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 than The Pennsylvania State University($25,574).
  • The Pennsylvania State University has more full-time faculties of 2,994 faculties than Northwestern University(2,325 facluties).
Northwestern University vs The Pennsylvania State University
Northwestern UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University
LocationEvanston, ILUniversity Park, PA
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$65,997$25,574
$15,890 for Pennsylvania residents
Graduate Tuition$53,871$39,778
$23,719 for Pennsylvania residents
Test Scores1,5300
Acceptance Rate7%0%
Admission Yield55%0%
Student Population23,161
8,993 undergraduate		88,914
73,476 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,325 Full-time
340 part-time		2,994 Full-time
621 part-time
Number of Staffs9,894 Full-time
544 part-time		14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$53,533$9,887
Graduation Rate96%72%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate98%87%

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