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Overview |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Ashland, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 518 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northland.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,719 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,719 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,688 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,252 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,780 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1121/1280 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,943 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northland College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 518 students)
Northland College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northland College or Wisconsin?
- Northland College is 328.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Northland College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($39,719.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Northland College ($13,376 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 33.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,688 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 166.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($29,780 vs. $11,171)
Northland College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northland College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Northland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 182 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Northland College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northland College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Northland College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Northland College (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $29,900 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $34,900)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,943)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/