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Northwestern College

Oak Lawn, Illinois

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B-Value
N/ACampus
B-Academics
C-Admissions
BStudent Life
B-Overall

About

Northwestern College is located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The university enrolls approximately 464 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$18,475
Out-of-state tuition$18,475
Avg aid package$32,000
Students receiving aid75%
Pell grant recipients75%

Northwestern University awarded over $250 million in scholarships to students in 2024-2025. While specific tuition figures aren't provided, the university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted first-year international students seeking undergraduate degrees. Northwestern also ranks among the top Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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Admissions

Application info

Average GPA3.66
Student–faculty ratio12:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes
Application fee$75

Application dates

Early DecisionMar 2
Regular DecisionApr 1

Northwestern University's admissions are highly selective, with an overall acceptance rate around 7.0%. The university received a record 52,225 applications for its class size of approximately 2,100 students in 2022–2023. Northwestern seeks students with strong grades, impressive extracurriculars, and well-crafted essays, and is need-blind for domestic applicants.

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Academics

Graduation rate35%
Student–faculty ratio12:1
Full-time faculty26%

Northwestern is a comprehensive research university known for its interdisciplinary approach and rigorous academic environment. The university is one of only four top-10 national universities also ranked in the top 20 in four graduate school rankings. Northwestern maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, fostering close interactions between students and faculty.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$37,871
Avg starting salary$52,878
Job placement rate100%
Earn more than HS grad54%
Economic mobility237%
Loan default (3 yr)13%
Loan repayment (3 yr)22%

Northwestern graduates go on to do amazing things, with a high graduation success rate of 96%. A significant 92% of students engage in experiential learning, and 77% participate in internships. The university's Beyond Northwestern program showcases the career outcomes of recent graduates, highlighting industry, salary, and geographic location.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
464Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 96%Male 4%
67% BlackRacial diversity
Black 67%Hispanic 21%White 9%Asian 1%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

Northwestern offers a vibrant campus life with a wide range of activities and traditions. Students can participate in over 500 clubs and organizations, including Greek life, with 21 fraternities and 18 sororities. The university also hosts events like the annual 15-hour Dance Marathon, which raises money for charity.

Student reviews

Campus and vibes

Current Student

People are wonderful-- it is such an immense privilege to learn from the stories of students around the world. Even within my first couple months on campus, I knew that my life had forever changed, and my worldview forever broadened. I have learned equally as much from my peers as my professors, and that's saying something because I have certainly learned a lot from my professors (particularly in the chem department).

About Northwestern College

Northwestern University Police ensure a safe and supportive environment on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. The department provides community services like safety escorts and law enforcement services. The university also offers Safe Ride, a free transportation service for students, and the NUhelp website provides access to safety resources.

Northwestern's Honors Program provides support for students who want to explore what it means to become a Christian scholar. The program offers limited enrollment courses, financial benefits, travel opportunities, and extra-curricular events. Students can also participate in a 3-week study abroad experience in Greece.

Northwestern's undergraduate population includes students from over 75 foreign countries. Need-based financial aid is available to international students seeking undergraduate degrees. The university also has a campus in Doha, Qatar, fostering a global community.

Avg faculty salary$67,776

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