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Overview |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,850 students vs. 1,665 students)
Northwestern College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Marywood than Northwestern College ($37,700.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Northwestern College ($24,712 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 41.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,700 vs. $15,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,875 vs. $23,319)
Northwestern College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 116 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Northwestern College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Marywood University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/