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Northwestern University reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(4,087 total reviews)
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Michael Schill

57% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Northwestern University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,087 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwestern University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Feb 9, 2012

Limiting but functional

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay is reasonable and there is a constant sense of mission with the students around you everywhere you might go. Perhaps also the pay is pretty good.

Cons

There is also a limiting sensibility because of the lack of any traditional hierarchical corporate structure so advancement can be tough. I feel like this should be expected.

4.0
Jan 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Shared facilities are well equipped. Collaborations are highly encouraged. Competitive compensation. Great location. Highly ranked in many fields. Always opportunities to expand knowledge base.

Cons

It's a private university, so the undergrad population can seem a bit stuck-up and entitled at times. The graduate population and undergraduate populations are kept fairly separate unless you try very hard to integrate.

4.0
Jan 14, 2012

Excellent

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Pros

It's a really great and prestigious school. There's a big name that companies really like when they're looking for people.

Cons

It won't necessarily take you where you want in life. Just because of the big brand recognition doesn't guarantee jobs other places.

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