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Overview |
SU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
SU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SU | Northwest University | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 999 students)
SU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Northwest University?
- Southwestern University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at SU than Northwest University ($50,558.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than SU ($25,917 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 28% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,648 vs. $13,628)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University as Northwest University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Northwest University ($32,956 vs. $21,864)
SU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 172 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming SU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,361 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,893)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/