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Overview |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 262 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $12,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $12,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $6,304 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $12,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $7,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 110 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 78 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 910/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $216 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,665 students vs. 262 students)
Northwestern College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Northwestern College is 186.7% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $12,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.7% higher at Northwestern College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($35,000.00 vs. $12,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Northwestern College ($12,860 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 69.7% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($6,304 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 224.6% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,319 vs. $7,184)
Northwestern College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 131 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (70.9%)
Northwestern College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Northwestern College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($20,946 vs. $25,092)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($216 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/