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Overview |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Kirkland, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,722 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,486 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 383 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 361 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,532 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northwest University | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 1,014 students)
Northwest University vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest University or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Whitman College than Northwest University ($58,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Whitman College ($23,722 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 40.2% lower than costs at Whitman College ($10,140 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Northwest University ($32,047 vs. $22,486)
Northwest University vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest University or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Northwest University .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 318 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Northwest University vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest University or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Northwest University.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Northwest University (86% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,400)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $4,032 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,532)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/