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Overview |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Catawba College | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catawba College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,172 students vs. 699 students)
Catawba College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Catawba College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at NCU than Catawba College ($33,000.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than NCU ($19,701 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 10.5% lower than costs at Catawba College ($10,480 vs. $11,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($26,913 vs. $20,642)
Catawba College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 2 points higher than at Catawba College (990)
- Incoming Catawba College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than NCU (66.8%)
Catawba College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba College or NCU? 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 NCU and Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Catawba College (100% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,000)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/