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Wingate University UNC Charlotte GWU Elon Campbell University George Fox University UT Florida State ASU Whitworth University Furman Adelphi University| Queens University of Charlotte | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1040/1325 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Queens | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,846 students vs. 999 students)
Queens vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Northwest University?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Queens than Northwest University ($40,790.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Queens ($25,917 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 54.8% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($10,648 vs. $16,488)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte as Northwest University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 35.9% larger than aid received Northwest University ($29,713 vs. $21,864)
Queens vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 68 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Queens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Queens students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Queens (67.7%)
Queens vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Northwest University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $2,700 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/