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Overview |
UE | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 |
UE | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UE | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UE | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,014 students)
UE vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Northwest University?
- University of Evansville is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at UE than Northwest University ($40,100.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Northwest University ($19,301 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 36.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,140 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 51.5% larger than aid received Northwest University ($34,067 vs. $22,486)
UE vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 161 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Northwest University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/