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Overview |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1040/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 999 students)
Austin College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Northwest University?
- Austin College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Austin College than Northwest University ($46,290.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Northwest University ($24,777 vs. $25,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 26.7% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,648 vs. $13,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Northwest University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 60.2% larger than aid received Northwest University ($35,022 vs. $21,864)
Austin College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 169 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Northwest University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest University and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Northwest University (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/