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Rachit Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

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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Kartik Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

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

Contributor-Level 10

The UChicago cost of attendance for undergrads and grads both, is given below:

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance:

Particulars 

On-Campus 

Off-Campus 

Tuition 

USD 71,325 (INR 61L) 

USD 71,325 (INR 61L) 

Student Services Fee 

USD 1,623 (INR 1.3L) 

USD 1,623 (1.3L) 

UPASS Fee 

USD 318 (INR 27K) 

USD 318 (INR 27K) 

Food & Housing 

USD 20,835 (INR 17.8L) 

USD 17,502 (INR 14.9L) 

Books & Course Materials 

USD 1,800 (INR 1.5L) 

USD 1,800 (INR 1.5L) 

Misc. Personal Expenses 

USD 1,950 (INR 1.6L) 

USD 1,950 (INR 1.6L) 

Travel Allowance 

USD 450 (INR 38K) 

USD 450 (INR 38K) 

 TOTAL 

USD 98,301 (INR 84L) 

USD 94,968 (INR 81.2L) 

Graduate Cost of Attendance:

Particulars

4 Quarters Cost

Books & Course Materials 

USD 2,780 (INR 2.3L) 

Housing and Food 

USD 29,000 (INR 24.8L) 

Graduate Student Service Fee 

USD 2,012 (INR 1.7L) 

Misc. Personal Expenses 

USD 5,000 (INR 4.2L) 

Transportation 

USD 4,000 (INR 3.4L) 

Est. Loan Fees (For Federal Direct Loan Borrowers) 

USD 288 (INR 24K) 

Est. Health Insurance (If required) 

USD 4,998 (INR 4.2L) (Life Transcript Fee: USD 81 or INR 6.9K) 

TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES & FEES 

USD 48,078 (INR 41.1L) 

1 USD = INR 85.53 

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

The University of Chicago offers 65 majors and 63 minors to its students to choose from. Some of the top courses at UChicago include:

Bachelors degree 

% 

Masters degree 

% 

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 

26.4% 

Management Science 

31.5% 

General Mathematics 

7.69% 

Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods 

12.2% 

Computer Science 

6.63% 

Data Analytics, General 

6.4% 

General Biological Sciences 

5.4% 

General Social Sciences 

5.84% 

General Political Science & Government 

4.72% 

Computer Science 

5.53% 

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Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Both UT Austin & University of Chicago Law School are among the top 20 law schools in the United States, ranking #17 & #5 respectively.

Thus, it comes as no surprise, securing admissions at either, is not a cakewalk. UT Austin Law school's acceptance rate of 15.6% is marginally better than Chicago Law school's: 12.7%, making it relatively easier to secure admissions at.

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Jiya Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

The University of Chicago is better than the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As per the unofficial source, the University of Chicago ranks at #11 among national universities, whereas the UIUC stands at #33 position. Also, the University of Chicago's graduation rate is higher than that of UIUC. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two universities:

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University of Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

US News National University Rankings 2025

#11

#33

Graduation Rate

86%

73%

Acceptance Rate

5%

44%

Tuition fees

UG: INR 48 L-INR 56L

PG: INR 19L- INR 93L

UG: INR 28L- INR 36L

PG: INR 14L- INR 45L

Student-faculty ratio

5:1

20:1

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Nishtha Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 8

Both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University are ranked among the top 20 national universities and have excellent reputations. The two universities' acceptance and graduation rates differ by a relatively small amount, which illustrates how difficult admissions is for both. Students must choose either of the two as both have almost the same specifications. However, they can consider the location of the universities. Below, students can view a comparison of the most prominent universities:

Particulars

Northwestern University

University of Chicago

US News National University Rankings 2024

#6

#11

Acceptance rate

7.2%

5%

Graduation rate

88%

86%

Student-faculty ratio

6:1

5:1

Tuition cost

UG: INR 54L-INR 56L

PG: INR 16L-INR 97L

UG: INR 48L-INR 56L

PG: INR 19L-INR 93L

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C Kranthi kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Choosing between University in USA and India it is based on your interests on some topics like

1.curriculums

Both the universities will be having good teaching faculty and good equipment of labs and good equipment of library

2.reputition

Based on the reputation university of Chicago has more reputation than lucknow because it is in new york

3.fees

University of Chicago:80,000 dollars per year

Lucknow:20 to 25 Lacs for the entire course

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