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Auburn LaGrange College Faulkner Birmingham Southern College TROY University of Montevallo AUM Alabama Huntsville Bible College| Huntingdon College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $245 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | NCU | ||
| 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
- Huntingdon College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 699 students)
Huntingdon College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at NCU than Huntingdon College ($33,000.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntingdon College than NCU ($23,662 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 2.8% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,480 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($20,642 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is the same at NCU (992)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or NCU? 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 NCU and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Huntingdon College (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,400)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $2,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,477)
- NCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/