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Overview |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $191 |
Diversity |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or LGCNHS?
- Northwest Christian University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at NCU than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($33,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than LGCNHS ($23,787 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,480 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 236.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($20,642 vs. $6,133)
NCU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or NCU .
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
NCU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and NCU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,400 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,231 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,731)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($191 vs. $245)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/