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Overview |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 1,665 students)
Northwestern College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Northwest?
- Northwestern College is 443.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.7% higher at Northwestern College than Northwest Missouri State University ($35,000.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Northwestern College ($15,497 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 10.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,700 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 168% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($23,319 vs. $8,700)
Northwestern College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 94 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Northwestern College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $92 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,092)
- Northwest graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/