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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,014 students)
IWU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Northwest University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at IWU than Northwest University ($53,610.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than IWU ($23,722 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 22.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,140 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Northwest University ($36,614 vs. $22,486)
IWU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 253 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Northwest University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/