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Overview |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,086 students)
Northwestern College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or WLC?
- Northwestern College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Northwestern College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Northwestern College ($22,682 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 6.9% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,644 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($23,128 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 1 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Northwestern College (92.5%)
Northwestern College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or WLC? 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 WLC and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,930 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,070 vs. $25,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/