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Overview |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,882 students)
Northwestern College vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at SNC than Northwestern College ($42,304.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than SNC ($25,704 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 14.6% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,644 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($28,627 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 23 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than SNC (83.6%)
Northwestern College vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or SNC? 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 SNC and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Northwestern College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/