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Overview |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | 696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | nwic.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,294 | $3,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,833 | $3,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,880 | $5,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $9,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,756 | $8,084 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,415 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,887 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $26,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | N/A |
Diversity |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Northwest Indian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Northwest Indian College based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 696 students)
EWU vs. Northwest Indian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Northwest Indian College?
- Eastern Washington University is 104.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest Indian College for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $3,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 596.8% higher at EWU than Northwest Indian College ($24,833.00 vs. $3,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Indian College than EWU ($9,875 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Indian College are 170.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($5,500 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Indian College than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Northwest Indian College ($8,756 vs. $8,084)
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Northwest Indian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Indian College or EWU .
EWU vs. Northwest Indian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Northwest Indian 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 Northwest Indian College and EWU.
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Northwest Indian College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $26,500)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/