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JMU BC Cabrini College George Fox University Whitworth University Whitman College Liberty University Mason WSU| Eastern Mennonite University | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,014 students)
EMU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Northwest University?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at EMU than Northwest University ($40,590.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than EMU ($23,722 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 20.7% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,140 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Northwest University ($30,460 vs. $22,486)
EMU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 13 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming EMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwest University (94.3%)
EMU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Northwest University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $1,918 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $23,450)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/