Evanston, IL · Champaign, IL · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Northwestern University | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7.7% | 42.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $68,322 | $16,004 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $68,322 | $35,124 |
| Average Net Price | $26,830 | $13,973 |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 85.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 23,856 | 59,238 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 6 | 20 |
GradFax Analysis
Northwestern University accepts 7.7% of applicants. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accepts 42.4%. Northwestern University's tuition is $68,322. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's is $16,004. That's a $52,318 difference per year. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students in 6 years. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates 85%.
Bottom Line
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is public; Northwestern University is private. If you're an in-state student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $26,830/year at Northwestern University and $13,973/year at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Northwestern University. It accepts 7.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on average. After aid, students pay $13,973/year versus $26,830/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Northwestern University: 95% of students finish in 6 years. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is at 85%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.