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Overview |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $266 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at St. Ambrose University than Northwestern College ($34,290.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Northwestern College ($23,359 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 17.5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,200 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($25,476 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 91 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Northwestern College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $672 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,092 vs. $25,764)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($259 vs. $266)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/