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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $228 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,253 students)
Iowa vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 295.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Northwestern College than University of Iowa ($34,490.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Northwestern College ($19,587 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,644 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 105.7% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($20,487 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 62 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Northwestern College (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $18,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $454 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $22,070)
- Iowa graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($223 vs. $228)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/