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Overview |
Northwestern | UC | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,203 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,887 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,887 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,334 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,463 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 68% |
Admission |
Northwestern | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,769 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 3,703 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1560 | 1150/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | UC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 23,203 students)
Northwestern vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or UC?
- Northwestern University is 445.6% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($64,887.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at Northwestern than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($64,887.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Northwestern ($21,511 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 55.8% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($13,048 vs. $20,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Northwestern University (68% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 686.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($64,463 vs. $8,195)
Northwestern vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 295 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or UC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (94% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $44,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $45,600)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,378 vs. $23,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($200 vs. $237)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/