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Overview |
Idaho | NCU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 699 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $245 |
Diversity |
Idaho | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 699 students)
Idaho vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 433.8% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at NCU than University of Idaho ($33,000.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than NCU ($14,954 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 5.9% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($9,898 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 85.9% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($20,642 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 69 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than NCU (66.8%)
Idaho vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or NCU? 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 NCU and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than University of Idaho (100% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $1,000 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $548 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($23,731 vs. $24,279)
- NCU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($245 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/