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MSU Billings Dort C of I Wheaton College Creighton University BYU-I Carroll College| Northwestern College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | RMC | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,054 students)
Northwestern College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or RMC?
- Northwestern College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Northwestern College than Rocky Mountain College ($34,000.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Northwestern College ($19,353 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 11.8% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,120 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($23,062 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 104 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than RMC (75.2%)
Northwestern College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or RMC? 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 RMC and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($25,092 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/