Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Northwestern University-Illinois — editorial overview (Evanston, IL)
Evanston, Illinois, is a suburb on the north side of Chicago and the home of Northwestern University. Northwestern is a private university, and it is known for its historic strengths in the natural sciences and the Kellogg School of Business (which is a Master’s level program). T...
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Selectivity alignment (99/100)
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Outcomes alignment (96/100)
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Outcomes alignment (99/100)
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Academic / institutional profile alignment (100/100)
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Selectivity alignment (99/100)
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Student body alignment (99/100)
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Outcomes alignment (98/100)