Northwestern vs Washington University in St. Louis
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Northwestern lists Mass every weekday; Washington University in St. Louis lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Northwestern lists confession 3 times a week; Washington University in St. Louis, once a week.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Washington University in St. Louis has the lower price after aid: $5,578 a year, against $7,898 at Northwestern.
- The average price after aid is lower at Washington University in St. Louis: $21,786 a year, against $29,167 at Northwestern.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
5 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
3 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Evanston, IL
St. Louis, MO
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
23,203
16,500
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
8%
12%
Average SAT
1533
1530
ACT middle 50%
33–35
33–35
Graduation rate
95%
94%
First-year retention
98%
95%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,167
$21,786
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$1,764
$1,716
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,099
$1,928
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$7,898
$5,578
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,282
$12,603
Net price, over $110,000 income
$48,777
$42,170
Median debt
$15,000
$17,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$89,363
$86,182
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Northwestern University · Washington University in St. Louis