- Both Aurora University and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Aurora University (5,918 students).
| Aurora University View More Rivals | Northwestern University View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | |
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |