- Both Northwestern University and Dartmouth College are private.
- Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL and Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, NH.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Dartmouth College ($65,739).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than Dartmouth College (10.45%).
- Dartmouth College has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than Northwestern University (1,530).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Dartmouth College (6,744 students).
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| #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois | Rankings | #11 in National Universities #1 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Evanston, IL | Location | Hanover, NH |
| Known as | Dartmouth, Big Green | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,997 | Undergraduate | $65,739 |
| $53,871 | Graduate | $64,068 |
| $53,533 | Financial Aid | $55,998 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 9.24% | Acceptance Rate | 10.45% |
| 55.29% | Yield | 58.05% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,161 | Total Students | 6,744 |
| 8,993 | Undergraduate | 4,458 |
| 14,168 | Graduate | 2,286 |
| 1,123 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $93,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $110,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,873) $10,881 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,693 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 718 Full-time 173 Part-time |
| 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,504 Full-time 457 Part-time |
| $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,968 for Faculties $80,755 Part-time |