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Overview |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $224 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Nebraska?
- Northwestern College is 343.9% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Northwestern College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($34,490.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Northwestern College ($16,805 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,644 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 87.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($20,487 vs. $10,941)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 43 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Northwestern College (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $8,500 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,100)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $370 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,070)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($224 vs. $228)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/