DePaul University is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois.
| DePaul University | Northwestern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 7.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 151 US News 2024 # 1422 US News 2023 # 1422 US News 2022 | # 9 US News 2024 # 28 Times Higher Education 2024 # 47 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 135 for Law by US News 2024 | # 17 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 10 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -134 PG Programs -98 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -64 PG Programs -55 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8 % | 7.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-660 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1440 TOEFL-95 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 41361 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28224 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 31692 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 58032 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32094 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The programs and the average salary are as follows: Doctorate: $140,000 MBA: $115,000 Masters of Arts: $100,000 Masters in Science: $93,000 Masters in Finance: $69,000 Bachelor of Science: $65,000 | 95% graduates employed within 6 months of graduation. Average annual salary of 82,000 USD; Top recruiters- United Airlines, Inc., IBM, Abbott Laboratories, Abbvie Inc. Highest paid degrees- Executive MBA (200,000 USD); MBA (160,000 USD); Executive Masters (125,000 USD); LLM (120,000 USD); Master of Arts (55,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Counselor recommendation; 1 Teacher recommendation; Standardized test scores; English proficiency scores; 2-3 LORs; SOP; Resume; Additional documents (audition; portfolio; research paper, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Kellogg School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.2/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | DePaul University | Northwestern University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1898 | 1851 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | DePaul's two campuses are in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago and in the downtown Loop area. | 2 campuses that are 12 miles apart; Main campus is a 240-acre campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, while law, medical, professional and Northwestern Memorial Hospital is located in downtown Chicago in Streeterville; Close to Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and John Hancock Center. |
| Library | DePaul University Library supports faculty teaching and research, and also partners with faculty to promote student success by providing research help and instruction, as well as access to resources. | Northwestern University Libraries is a collection of 7,918,603 of total prints and volumes; 304 TB of digital content; 228,505 maps; 142,133 audio files; 125,052 graphic images; 100,560 films and videos; 27,336 linear feet of archives and manuscripts; 107,446 print journals and 173.089 electronic journals |
| Campus Life | DePaul has more than 350 student organizations dedicated to community service, student government, professional development, recreational sports and more. The easiest way to learn about all of DePaul's student organizations is to attend the semi-annual Student Involvement Fair. It's held at the beginning of the Fall and Winter quarters at both the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses. University's on-campus dorms, suites and apartments are comfortable, spacious and full of students giving the students an instant sense of community when they walk through the door. Students can play various type of sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming etc. The DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) features international and national, contemporary and historical work — including work from Salvador Dali, Francisco De Goya and Andy Warhol. The university also provides various resources to the students like mental health counselling, health services etc. | Intercampus shuttle runs between the Evanston and downtown Chicago campuses; Technological Institute; Pick-Staiger Concert Hall; Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art |
| Hostel | #On campus - $13797 #Off campus (not with family) - $13797 #Off campus (with family) - $4098 | #Room & Board - $16047 #Room & Board - $16047 |
| Famous Alumni | Richard Driehaus, CEO, Driehaus Capital Management Andre Brown, forward, NBA 2007–2015 | 19 Nobel Prize laureates, 23 National Medal of Science winners; 11 National Humanities Medal recipients; 1 Fields Medalist; 10 living billionaires; 84 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; 2 Supreme Court Justices; George McGovern (U.S. Senator and presidential candidate), George J. Stigler (Economist), Saul Bellow (Novelist), Ned Rorem (Composer), David Schwimmer (Actor); Meghan Markle (the Duchess of Sussex), Pharrell Williams (Musician) |
| City Life | The third-largest city in the U.S., Chicago, is the ideal city for people who want to live in a world-class city with Midwest values. The Windy City offers more than its fair share of culture, Michelin-starred restaurants, world-class business districts, and neighborhoods that are its true character. Despite not having access to the coast like its urban rivals, New York and Los Angeles, the Chicago lakefront is a significant part of city life. With numerous beaches, waterfront restaurants, and an abundance of recreational activities, the lakefront offers a nice reprieve from the summer heat. The bulk of Chicago’s scene surrounds the downtown areas of River North and the Loop. Chicago’s 77 different neighborhoods offer their own unique flair of attractions, culture, and history. Chicago’s job market is robust- always in search of top talent. High-paying positions are in high demand. Marketing jobs in Chicago, in particular, are a popular career in the industries of sports entertainment, tech companies, startups, and major corporations like Morningstar, United, and Boeing. | Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois; situated 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, Wilmette to the north, and Skokie to the west. Northwestern University is one of the top recruiters in the city. Evanston is considered a thriving business economy and has public lakefront recreation activities. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in March 2020. |
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