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Overview |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Wisconsin?
- Northwestern College is 271.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Wisconsin than Northwestern College ($37,904.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Northwestern College ($13,376 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,644 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 83.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($20,487 vs. $11,171)
Northwestern College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 198 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Northwestern College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Northwestern College (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $23,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($22,070 vs. $22,250)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($228 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/