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Overview |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 518 students)
Susquahanna vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Northland College?
- Susquehanna University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Susquahanna than Northland College ($54,440.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Susquahanna ($23,252 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 54.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,688 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Northland College ($40,914 vs. $29,780)
Susquahanna vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Susquahanna vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Northland College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/