- Northwestern University is a private school while University of Iowa (UI) is a public school.
- Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL and UI is located in Iowa City, IA.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than UI ($32,927).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than UI (86.04%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than UI (1,230).
- UI is larger with 30,015 students than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
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| #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois | Rankings | #179 in National Universities #9 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Evanston, IL | Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Known as | UI | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $10,964 Iowa residents $32,927 out-of-state |
| $53,871 | Graduate | $13,211 Iowa residents $34,882 out-of-state |
| $53,533 | Financial Aid | $10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 9.24% | Acceptance Rate | 86.04% |
| 55.29% | Yield | 21.07% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,161 | Total Students | 30,015 |
| 8,993 | Undergraduate | 21,973 |
| 14,168 | Graduate | 8,042 |
| 1,123 | Online Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $93,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,485 Full-time 390 Part-time |
| 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,590 Full-time 1,365 Part-time |
| $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,372 for Faculties $69,243 Part-time |