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Overview |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $43,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $43,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $17,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $30,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $31,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 6,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 6,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 1,665 students)
Northwestern College vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Curry College?
- Curry College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Curry College than Northwestern College ($43,670.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Curry College ($24,737 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 64.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,700 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Curry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($31,376 vs. $23,319)
Northwestern College vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 200 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Northwestern College (87%)
Northwestern College vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Curry 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 Curry College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Curry College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/