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PLU George Fox University Evergreen Whitworth University UW-Seattle UWT Whitman College Linfield Central Washington University| Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Kirkland, WA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestu.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,722 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,486 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 383 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 361 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,532 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwest University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,609 students vs. 1,014 students)
Northwest University vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest University or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Saint Martin's University than Northwest University ($41,660.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Northwest University ($21,811 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 36.5% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,140 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Northwest University ($32,697 vs. $22,486)
Northwest University vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest University or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Northwest University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 51 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Northwest University (94.3%)
Northwest University vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest University or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Northwest University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest University is higher than Saint Martin's University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($21,532 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/