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Northwestern University vs. St. John's College

Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) and St. John's College (Springfield, IL) compared side by side. Northwestern University is a private nonprofit institution; St. John's College is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.

Northwestern University

Private nonprofit

St. John's College

Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate8%
Median earnings (10 yrs)$89,363$86,331
Graduation rate95%
Retention rate98%
Average net price$29,167
In-state tuition$68,322
Median student debt$15,000$18,750
SAT average1,533
Enrollment9,201126

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

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St. John's College

Springfield, IL

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.