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Overview |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 67 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | nc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,768 | $17,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,082 | $17,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,730 | $8,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,969 | $25,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,328 | $3,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 78% |
Admission |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | |||
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Academics |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $279 |
Diversity |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
IVCC | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Valley Community College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,371 students vs. 67 students)
IVCC vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than IVCC for in-state tuition ($17,280.00 vs. $12,937.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Northwestern College than Illinois Valley Community College ($17,280.00 vs. $14,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Valley Community College than Northwestern College ($5,969 vs. $25,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 20.4% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($6,730 vs. $8,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Illinois Valley Community College (78% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Valley Community College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($5,328 vs. $3,660)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or IVCC .
IVCC vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC 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 IVCC.
- Graduates from Illinois Valley Community College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,000)
- Illinois Valley Community College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $27,000)
- IVCC graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More IVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/