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Overview |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Kings College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Kings College?
- King's College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Kings College than Northwestern College ($39,522.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Kings College ($25,198 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 43.6% lower than costs at King's College ($10,200 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 32% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($29,352 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Northwestern College .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Kings 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 Kings College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than King's College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/