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Southern Illinois University UChicago Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Johns Hopkins Cornell Georgetown Michigan Stanford Loyola| Northwestern University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 12,519 students)
Northwestern vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or SIUE?
- Northwestern University is 570.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 570.4% higher at Northwestern than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($62,391.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Northwestern ($13,586 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 89.3% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,272 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Northwestern University (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 479.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($61,716 vs. $10,649)
Northwestern vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 390 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (94% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,800 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $2,052 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($19,378 vs. $21,430)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($200 vs. $221)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/