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Overview |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,006 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,926 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,926 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,958 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,496 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,533 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,430 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 3,981 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Endicott College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Endicott College | Northwestern 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
- Endicott College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (4,006 students vs. 3,253 students)
Endicott College vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or Northwestern College?
- Endicott College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($36,926.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Endicott College than Northwestern College ($36,926.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Endicott College ($25,704 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 59.3% lower than costs at Endicott College ($10,644 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Endicott College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Endicott College ($20,487 vs. $16,533)
Endicott College vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Endicott College (3.55)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Endicott College vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott College 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Northwestern College (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/