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Overview |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 1,014 students)
Gonzaga vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or Northwest University?
- Gonzaga University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Gonzaga than Northwest University ($49,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Gonzaga ($23,722 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 36% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($10,140 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($27,601 vs. $22,486)
Gonzaga vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 209 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Gonzaga vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Northwest University (83% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,394)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($222 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/