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Dort USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University Wheaton College Creighton University University of Sioux Falls| Northwestern College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Augustana University than Northwestern College ($36,332.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Northwestern College ($23,843 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 11.5% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,148 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,920 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 23 points higher than at Northwestern College (1141)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwestern College (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Northwestern College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Augustana University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/