- Both Judson University and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Judson University ($30,910).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than Judson University (71.20%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Judson University (1,025).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Judson University (973 students).
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| #39 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Elgin, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,910 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $18,708 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $19,730 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 71.20% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 31.35% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,025 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 973 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 798 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 175 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 131 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $47,200 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 49 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 148 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $58,011 for Faculties $45,294 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |