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Overview |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | lemoyne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $15,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $23,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $27,125 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 7,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 5,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1130/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $26,232 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $271 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Le Moyne College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,203 students)
Northwestern College vs. Le Moyne College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Le Moyne College?
- Le Moyne College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Le Moyne College than Northwestern College ($36,320.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than Northwestern College ($23,309 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 41.4% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($10,644 vs. $15,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Le Moyne College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Le Moyne College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,125 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. Le Moyne College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Le Moyne College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Le Moyne College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 29 points higher than at Le Moyne College (1073)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Le Moyne College (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Le Moyne College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Le Moyne College? 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 Le Moyne College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Northwestern College (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Le Moyne College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $26,232)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($228 vs. $271)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/