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Overview |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,014 students)
JCU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Northwest University?
- John Carroll University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at JCU than Northwest University ($45,490.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than JCU ($23,722 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 30.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,140 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Northwest University ($30,415 vs. $22,486)
JCU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 131 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Northwest University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,407 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,939)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/