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Overview |
UO | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 999 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $35,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $35,535 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $10,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $25,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UO | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,400 | 586 | ||
| Admitted | 33,532 | 516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1040/1325 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UO | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $222 |
Diversity |
UO | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UO | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UO | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (23,786 students vs. 999 students)
UO vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 173.1% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($35,535.00 vs. $13,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at UO than Northwest University ($40,647.00 vs. $35,535.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Northwest University ($23,917 vs. $25,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 48.8% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,648 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than University of Oregon (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 155.8% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($21,864 vs. $8,547)
UO vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 123 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming UO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than UO (85.1%)
UO vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Northwest University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $7,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,400)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $431 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,532)
- UO graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/