Private Research University
Northwestern University
Private Research University in Evanston, IL. Six-year graduation rate 95%. Median 10-year earnings $89,363.
Verdict High-return
Northwestern University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$89,363
Median debt at grad
$15,000
Mobility score
1.7
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
95.1%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $89,363 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 95%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.17 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 95% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Admit rate 8% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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