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Overview |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $245 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goshen College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (768 students vs. 699 students)
Goshen College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or NCU?
- Goshen College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Goshen College than Northwest Christian University ($36,660.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than NCU ($19,267 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 5.9% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,480 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 39% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($28,700 vs. $20,642)
Goshen College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 67 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than NCU (66.8%)
Goshen College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or NCU? 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 NCU and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Goshen College (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $3,630 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $23,731)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($207 vs. $245)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/