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Seton Hill University Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Northland College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EC | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
EC | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
EC | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmira College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 518 students)
EC vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Northland College?
- Northland College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Northland College than Elmira College ($39,719.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than EC ($23,252 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 38.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,688 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Elmira College ($29,780 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Northland College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Northland College (68.4%)
EC vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Northland College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/