- Both Lewis University and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Lewis University ($37,882).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than Lewis University (53.83%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than Lewis University (1,100).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Lewis University (6,513 students).
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| #10 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Romeoville, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | 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 (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,882 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $15,490 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $20,916 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | |
| 53.83% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 20.77% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,513 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 3,933 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 2,580 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 1,332 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $53,600 | 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: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 575 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |