- Both North Central College (NCC) and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than NCC ($44,394).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than NCC (54.40%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than NCC (1,120).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than NCC (2,695 students).
North Central College View More Rivals | Northwestern University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Naperville, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
NCC| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $44,394 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $15,822 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $26,715 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 54.40% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 15.35% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,695 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 2,368 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 327 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 143 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 1,308) $7,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 160 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 421 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $77,467 for Faculties $62,303 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |