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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Concordia University Wisconsin | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | Northland College | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CUW | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1121/1280 | |||
| 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 |
CUW | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $278 |
Diversity |
CUW | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CUW | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CUW | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 518 students)
CUW vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or Northland College?
- Northland College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Northland College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,719.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than CUW ($23,252 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 25.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,688 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,780 vs. $23,477)
CUW vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or CUW .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 52 points higher than at CUW (1066)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Northland College (68.4%)
CUW vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW or Northland 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 Northland College and CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Northland College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $11,200 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,900)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,943)
- CUW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/