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Overview |
EC | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
EC | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
EC | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EC | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Northwest University?
- Elmira College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at EC than Northwest University ($36,152.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Northwest University ($24,551 vs. $25,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 31.4% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,648 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Northwest University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($26,386 vs. $21,864)
EC vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwest University (88.1%)
EC vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Northwest University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More EC 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/