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Overview |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 556 students)
Northwestern College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Northwestern College ($38,820.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($25,198 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 36.7% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,200 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 21.9% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,095 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 27 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Northwestern College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $14,100 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($25,092 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/