Northwestern & UChicago Research Notes
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Northwestern & UChicago Research Notes
Northwestern University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 52,225
- Overall acceptance rate: 7.0%
- ED acceptance rate: 29.2%
- RD acceptance rate: 4.5%
- Class size: 2,100
- Yield: 57%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1440–1550
- ACT middle 50%: 33–35
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.92
- Top 10% of HS class: 93%
- Testing policy: Test-optional
Round Strategy
- ED (binding) — 29.2% ED rate is ~3x overall rate (~6.5x vs RD)
- Does not offer EA
Demographics
- Women: 46.9%, Asian: 13.3%, Black: 4.9%, Hispanic: 7.7%, White: 48.2%, International: 15.5%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,788 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,500 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,673 |
Athletics
- 360 varsity athletes (~4.8% of undergrads)
- NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference
Notable
Strongest ED advantage among schools with ~7% overall rate. Known for Medill School of Journalism and performing arts. Located in Evanston, IL (adjacent to Chicago). ED acceptance rate is ~3x the overall rate.
University of Chicago (UChicago)
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 43,612
- Overall acceptance rate: 4.5%
- EA + ED acceptance rate: ~17.9% (combined; not published separately)
- RD acceptance rate: ~2.8%
- Class size: 1,800
- Yield: 86%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1510–1560
- ACT middle 50%: 34–36
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.95
- Top 10% of HS class: 94%
- Testing policy: Test-optional
Round Strategy
- Both EA (non-binding) and ED/EDII available — unique among peers
- Does not publish EA or ED acceptance rates separately
- Known for the "Uncommon Application" with quirky essay prompts
Demographics
- Women: 42.0%, Asian: 12.7%, Black: 4.2%, Hispanic: 6.1%, White: 42.7%, International: 21.5%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,307 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,200 |
| Over $110,000 | $40,166 |
Athletics
- NCAA Division III — no athletic scholarships
- Infamous for the Maroons' unconventional athletic culture
Notable
Highest yield (86%) among near-HYPSM tier — most students who are admitted enroll. Known for rigorous Core Curriculum and intellectual culture. One of the few schools offering both EA and ED/EDII simultaneously.
Sources
- Northwestern Common Data Set 2024–2025
- UChicago Common Data Set 2024–2025
- research_colleges.json simulation data