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Overview |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Northwest University | ||
| 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 1,014 students)
Idaho vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Northwest University than University of Idaho ($34,500.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Northwest University ($14,954 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 2.4% lower than costs at Northwest University ($9,898 vs. $10,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 102.5% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($22,486 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 65 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Northwest University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $5,500 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $2,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($21,532 vs. $24,279)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/