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Overview |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $286 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,324 students)
Northwestern College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Northwestern College ($43,043.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Northwestern College ($23,500 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 24.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,200 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($32,415 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 173 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Northwestern College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Cedar Crest College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,658 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,750)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($259 vs. $286)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/