- Northwestern University is a private school while Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) is a public school.
- Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL and PU is located in West Lafayette, IN.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than PU ($28,794).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than PU (57.47%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than PU (1,330).
- PU is larger with 51,528 students than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
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| #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois | Rankings | #68 in National Universities #2 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Evanston, IL | Location | West Lafayette, IN |
| Known as | PU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,997 | Undergraduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $53,871 | Graduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $53,533 | Financial Aid | $9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 9.24% | Acceptance Rate | 57.47% |
| 55.29% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,161 | Total Students | 51,528 |
| 8,993 | Undergraduate | 38,593 |
| 14,168 | Graduate | 12,935 |
| 1,123 | Online Enrollment | 4,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $93,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,200 |
| 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: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) $4,860 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,398 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,039 Full-time 366 Part-time |
| 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 1,475 Part-time |
| $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,528 for Faculties $63,025 Part-time |