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Overview |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Kirkland, WA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,722 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,486 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 383 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 361 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,532 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $200 |
Diversity |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwest University | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 1,014 students)
Northwest University vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest University or Western Washington University?
- Northwest University is 344.6% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Northwest University than Western Washington University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than Northwest University ($21,105 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 44.9% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($10,140 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Western Washington University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 244.8% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($22,486 vs. $6,522)
Northwest University vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest University or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Northwest University .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 118 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Western Washington University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Western Washington University (92.7%)
Northwest University vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest University or Western Washington 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 Western Washington University and Northwest University.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,400)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $2,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($19,413 vs. $21,532)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/