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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Northland College | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,177 | 485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,982 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,168 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,726 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,354 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,718 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,995 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 20,496 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1350 | 1096/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $278 |
Diversity |
ISU | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (30,177 students vs. 485 students)
ISU vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Northland College?
- Northland College is 355.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($40,910.00 vs. $8,982.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Northland College than Iowa State University ($40,910.00 vs. $26,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Northland College ($17,354 vs. $24,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Northland College ($9,726 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 183.2% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($30,355 vs. $10,718)
ISU vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 24 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northland College (71.8%)
ISU vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Northland 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 Northland College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Northland College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $34,900)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($23,868 vs. $26,943)
- ISU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($246 vs. $278)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/