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Overview |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 920/1230 | ||
| 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 | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,926 students vs. 1,665 students)
Northwestern College vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or SEBTS?
- Northwestern College is 256.6% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.6% higher at Northwestern College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($35,000.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Northwestern College ($11,395 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 43.3% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($7,469 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 168% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($23,319 vs. $8,701)
Northwestern College vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Northwestern College .
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
Northwestern College vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and Northwestern College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/