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Overview |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,615 students)
Northwestern College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at MidlandU than Northwestern College ($37,500.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Northwestern College ($22,377 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 1.3% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,066 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,057 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 179 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Northwestern College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Midland University (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/