Which university is better among Rice University and Northwestern University?
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1 Answer
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Rice University and Northwestern University both are highly reputed when it comes to rankings and belong to under 20 national universities. There is a very slight difference in the acceptance rate and graduation rate of both universities that demonstrates their toughness during admission. The students whose budget allows them to consider Northwestern must be admitted to it, but with an average budget students must choose Rice University. Students can check the comparison between the most prestigious universities below:
Particulars
Northwestern University
Rice University
US News National University Rankings 2024
#6
#18
Acceptance rate
7.2%
8%
Graduation rate
88%
89%
Student-faculty ratio
6:1
6:1
Tuition cost
UG: INR 54L-INR 56L
PG: INR 16L-INR 97L
UG: INR 48L
PG: INR 27L-INR 53L
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Northwestern University is one of the top ranked universities. It has a ranking of #28 in the world and #14 in the USA based on the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. It also has been ranked well for its academic schools on the main Illinois campus. The rankings of the university by ranking bodies are mentioned in the table below:
| Ranking Body Name | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 47 | 50 | 42 |
| US News | 24 | 24 | NA |
| Times Higher Education | 28 | 31 | NA |
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- Low Acceptance Rate: The overall acceptance rate for recent incoming classes is approximately 7% to 8%, meaning that fewer than 8 out of every 100 applicants receive an offer of admission.
- Exceptional Academics: Admitted students typically rank at the very top of their high school classes and have outstanding academic records.
- GPA: The average GPA of admitted students is close to a 4.0 (unweighted), with student
Northwestern University has a lot of academic schools in areas such as Medicine, Journalism, Communication, Music among others. It is included in the 4 top 10 national universities and is also included in the top 20 in the 4 graduate school rankings. The school rankings at the university are mentioned below:
| School Name/Course Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Business School | #2 |
| Education School | #10 |
| Engineering School | #16 |
| Materials Engineering |
Northeastern University has not specified any minimum GPA requirement for admissions. But from the past data, a GPA of 3.85 on a 4.0 scale is very competitive. Most of the applicants with the mentioned GPA were offered admission.
On a related note, although the entrance tests like the SAT or ACT are not required for this year admission cycle, having a good score in these exams and submitting them with your application can raise your chances of admission at Northwestern.
The Harvard University tuition fee is lower than that of Northwestern University, Harvard is way harder to get into, as its acceptance rate is just 6%. The Northwestern University acceptance rate is 13% which is more than double that of Harvard. So, if you are looking for better chance to get in, Northwestern is calling, but if you want cheaper tuition and the ivy league status, Harvard is reallly good.
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