- Both University of Chicago and Northwestern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of Chicago has more expensive tuition of $66,939 than Northwestern University ($65,997).
- University of Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 8.73% than Northwestern University (9.24%).
- University of Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Northwestern University (1,530).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than University of Chicago (18,339 students).
University of Chicago View More Rivals | Northwestern University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in National Universities #1 in Illinois | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $66,939 | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $66,543 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $43,934 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 8.73% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 71.77% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,540 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,339 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 7,595 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 10,744 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 28 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 99% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $103,000 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | 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 | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,376 Full-time 491 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 10,396 Full-time 1,968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $158,597 for Faculties $86,138 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |