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Rachit Sharma

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Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. University of Chicago acceptance rate stands at 4.8%, which makes it extremely competitive. On the other hand, Northwestern University acceptance rate is 7.2%, which makes it highly competitive to secure admission. Check the comparison listed below between University of Chicago and Northwestern University. The below comparison will help students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

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University of Chicago

Northwestern University

Establishment

1890

1851

Location

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Evanston, Illinois, USA

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#14 in World

#27 in World

University Type

Private

Private

QS Rankings 2026

#13

#42

Acceptance Rate

Around 4.8%

Around 7.2%

Placement Rate

98%

97%

Average Salary

INR 66.17 LPA

INR 63.49 LPA

UG Annual Fee

INR 57.25 L - 57.69 L

INR 55.5 L - 61.01 L

PG Annual Fee

INR 19.47 L - 99.62 L

INR 17.01 L - 99.16 L

Popular Streams

Mathematics | Computer Science | Neuroscience

Biology | Computer Science | Chemical Engineering

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Shreya Basu

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It becomes crucial for students willing to study abroad to have an idea of the estimated cost of living or attendance, to plan their finances accordingly. They can also choose to avail financial aid or scholarships as per their requirement. According to Clark University, students can opt for both on-campus and off campus housing. The university provides special housing team to students who opt for off campus housing to make sure the place they stay is secure. The table below consists of approximate cost of attendance at the Clark University:

Particulars

Estimated Annual Cost (INR)

Housing (Room)

INR 70 L

Food (Meal Plan)

INR 46.6 L

Books & Supplies

INR 7.7 L

Transportation

INR 2.14 L

Personal & Miscellaneous

INR 6.8 L

Healthcare

INR 2.7 L

Total

INR 1.6 Cr

 

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Kartik Bisht

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The University of Chicago placement rate stands at 98%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. Whereas, Yale University placement rate stands at 93%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 93 students secured employment. In comparison to placement rate, the University of Chicago has an upper hand.

When choosing a university, students must check factors such as cost, placement rate, scholarship offered, programs, and more. Check the comparison listed below between University of Chicago and Yale University. This will help students

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Ridhi

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As of Fall 2024, the statistics for student enrollments at Vanderbilt University, based on their ethnic and racial categories were as follows:

Ethnic/Racial Group 

Headcount 

Native Hawaiin or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 

19 

American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic 

28 

Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

317 

Two or more races, non-Hispanic 

410 

Black or African American, non-Hispanic 

665 

Nonresidents 

807 

Hispanic Latino 

820 

Asian, non-Hispanic 

1,339 

White, non-Hispanic 

2,816 

Total 

7,221 

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Ridhi

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For the admission cycle of 2024-25. Vanderbilt University received over 8,300 applications from prospective international students, of which the university offered the opportunity to enroll at the Vanderbilt campus to about 360 students. In the end, almost 200 students ended up enrolling. These statistics suggests that the Vanderbilt University acceptance rate for international rate stands at a low of 4.34%, meaning that the admission criteria of the university are extrmely selective as out of every 100 students who apply to the Vanderbilt university's admission process, the university is likely to reject around 96 of them.

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Ridhi

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Vanderbilt University received over 45,400 applications, of which 2,600 students were offered the opportunity to enroll at the Vanderbilt campus, suggesting that the Vanderbilt University acceptance rate stands at just 5.8%. This makes the admission criteria of the university extremely selective.

Simlarly, when it comes to international students, the university received over 8,300 applications however, just 360 students got admitted, making the Vanderbilt acceptance rate for international students 4.34%.

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Class of 2028 

Student Applications Received 

45,409 

Students Admitted 

2,662 

Students Enrolled 

1,630 

Yield Rate 

61.2% 

Acceptance Rate 

5.86% 

International Acceptance Rate 

4.34% 

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Ridhi

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Some of the popular courses at the Uni of Florida, along with the percentage of degree recipients for bachelor's and master's programs are given below:

Bachelors Degree%Masters degree%
General Psychology 6.3%General Business Administration & Management17%
General Biological Sciences6.25%General Computer & Information Sciences6.77%
General Business Administration & Management5.51%Mass Communication & Media Studies6.18%
General Computer & Information Sciences4.21%Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Administration5.24%
General Political Science & Government3.34%Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology5.05%

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Ridhi

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The latest Purdue University cost for on-campus accommodation is given below:

Location 

Rate/Person 

Cary Quadrangle 

USD 2,750 – 11,000 (INR 2,34,000- 9,39,000)

Harrison Hall 

USD 4,016 – 8,068 (INR 3,43,000-6,89,000)

Frieda Parker Hall 

USD 7,616 - 7,732  (INR 6,50,000-6,60,000)

Aspire Apartments 

USD 8580 – 16,600 (INR 7,33,000 - 14,18,000)

3d and West 

USD 10,500 – 17,368 (INR 8,97,000 - 14,83,000)

Fuse (UR Apts) 

USD 15,954 – 20,894 (INR 13,63,000- 17,84,000)

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Ridhi

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The 2025-26 University of Illinois cost for on-campus accommodation is given below:

Housing options 

Academic year 2025-2026 Rates 

Academic and residential complex 

Private: INR 11L

Common North (CMN) 

Suite Private (3-4 residents): INR 10L

Common West (CMW) 

Private: INR 9.5L

Common South (CMS) 

Private: INR 9.5L

Courtyard (CTY) 

Suite Private (3 resident unit): INR 10L

James Stukel Tower (JST) 

Suite Private: INR 11L

Marie Robinson Hall/ Thomas Beckham Hall 

Studio Apartment for 1: INR 14L

Single Student Residence (SSR) 

1-person studio: INR 12L 

1 USD = INR 85.51 

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