Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Cornell College Luther- Norse Grinnell Loyola Mount Mercy College Augustana Drake Creighton University Knox College University of St Thomas North Central College Bradley| Coe College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | northland.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $40,910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $278 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 485 students)
Coe College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Northland College?
- Coe College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Coe College than Northland College ($52,226.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Northland College ($20,940 vs. $24,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 2.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($11,100 vs. $11,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Northland College ($43,772 vs. $30,355)
Coe College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 8 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Coe College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Northland College (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $1,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $28,105)
- Northland College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($278 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/