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Overview |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,253 students)
Howard vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Northwestern College than Howard University ($34,490.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Howard ($25,704 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 49.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($10,644 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($20,487 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 3 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Howard University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/