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Harding University Dort Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central Wheaton College SCAD Creighton University LeTourneau University| Northwestern College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $244 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or OC?
- Northwestern College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Northwestern College than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,000.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Northwestern College ($20,237 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 23.2% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($8,280 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($22,228 vs. $17,601)
Northwestern College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 23 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or OC? 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 OC and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,400)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,092)
- OC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($244 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC 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/