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Overview |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,014 students)
Central College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Northwest University than Central College ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Northwest University ($23,303 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 7.1% lower than costs at Central College ($10,140 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 104.4% larger than aid received Central College ($22,486 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 72 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Northwest University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/