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Overview |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Kirkland, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,535 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,535 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,648 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,917 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,864 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 43% |
Admission |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 586 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 516 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1325 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,532 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northwest University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 999 students)
Northwest University vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest University or UW-Seattle?
- Northwest University is 208.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($35,535.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at UW-Seattle than Northwest University ($40,878.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Northwest University ($11,023 vs. $25,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 68.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($10,648 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 51.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($21,864 vs. $14,390)
Northwest University vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest University or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Northwest University .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 262 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Northwest University vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest University or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Northwest University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Northwest University (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $24,400 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $41,400)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $6,532 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,532)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/