- Northwestern University is a private school while University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public school.
- Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL and University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (64.38%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1,210).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is larger with 23,805 students than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
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| #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois | Rankings | #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Evanston, IL | Location | Lincoln, NE |
| Known as | ||
| 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 | $10,108 Nebraska residents $27,748 out-of-state |
| $53,871 | Graduate | $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state |
| $53,533 | Financial Aid | $11,063 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 9.24% | Acceptance Rate | 64.38% |
| 55.29% | Yield | 50.97% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,161 | Total Students | 23,805 |
| 8,993 | Undergraduate | 19,189 |
| 14,168 | Graduate | 4,616 |
| 1,123 | Online Enrollment | 1,652 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $93,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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: 6,195) $7,635 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,793 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time |
| $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time |