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Overview |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1040/1233 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma City University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,550 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Oklahoma City University?
- Northwestern College is 21% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Northwestern College than Oklahoma City University ($34,000.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Oklahoma City University ($25,198 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 7.5% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,486 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Oklahoma City University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma City University ($22,228 vs. $20,918)
Northwestern College vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 15 points higher than at Oklahoma City University (1126)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Oklahoma City University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
Northwestern College vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Oklahoma City University? 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 Oklahoma City University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Oklahoma City University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $38,400)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $3,073 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($22,019 vs. $25,092)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($227 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/