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Overview |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $250 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Hamline University | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Hamline University than Northwestern College ($45,540.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Northwestern College ($23,021 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 9.9% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,200 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($33,013 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 14 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Northwestern College vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Northwestern College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,400)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $842 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,092)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($250 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/