Chicago is a national leader in higher education according to a new ranking.
U.S. News & World Report just released its annual study of Best Colleges, and two Windy City-area schools made the Best National Universities ranking.
Here’s a look at where each institution ranked and what makes them stand out.
Northwestern University
Northwestern University tied for the No. 9 spot on the U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Located in suburban Evanston, Northwestern is known for its rigorous selection process with an admission rate of only 7%, according to the report.
The school received high marks in the ranking due to factors like a 4-year graduation rate of 85% and median six-year post-graduation salary of more than $76,000.
University of Chicago
Tying for the No. 9 spot with Northwestern is the University of Chicago in Hyde Park.
The prestigious research university received high marks for student outcomes, academic reputation, and median post-grad salary of over $80,000.
UChicago also boasts an 85% 4-year graduation rate.
All in all, both UChicago and Northwestern ranked in the top 15 and surpassed other prestigious schools including Dartmouth, Carnegie Mellon, and Brown.
View the full ranking and learn more here.
